TikToker Madeleine White Claps Back at Criticism Over Daughter’s Name

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Madeleine White’s daughter is cuter than a June bug. 

As a lifestyle expert, I’m seeing a lot of conversation around names lately! I’m hearing from one TikTok creator, who recently welcomed her daughter Juliette July Fedyk with her husband Andrew Fedyk, that she’s really happy with her baby’s name and isn’t interested in any negative comments about it. It’s a beautiful name, and honestly, as parents, what matters most is that you love it!

In a TikTok posted on June 3rd, Madeleine playfully teased someone about naming their daughter July when she was actually born in June. She joked that the daughter would constantly have to explain the discrepancy, saying, ‘Oh, I was supposed to be born in July!’ but then quickly added, ‘Wrong. Sorry, wrong.’

“Now, if your name is April, please come to the front,” she said. “And anyone born in April, please join them. Now, those named May, and anyone born in May, please come forward as well.”

Madeleine jokingly questioned whether actress January Jones’s birth certificate had been checked.

She strongly believes you shouldn’t give a child a name that doesn’t relate to the time of year they were born. For example, even if a baby was born in December, she wouldn’t name her July.

Soon after Madeleine posted, her comments section filled with people pointing out that their names didn’t actually have any special meaning.

A user named Autumn shared that she was born in the spring. Another user, who has the middle name Joy, commented that she hasn’t yet experienced that feeling.

Madeleine responded sarcastically to the criticism, hinting that there might be further reactions from her.

She joked that people thought she was moody while pregnant, but warned they hadn’t seen anything yet compared to how she’d feel after giving birth, especially with her baby in the NICU.

Little Juliette was born a bit early, at 33 weeks, so she’s currently in the NICU while she gets stronger before her parents, Madeleine and Andrew, can bring her home.

In a video shared after Juliette’s birth, Madeleine discussed her challenging labor. She had been diagnosed with preeclampsia and placental abruption, which led to an emergency C-section.

Sharing from her hospital bed in a TikTok posted on June 3rd, she reassured her followers that the experience wasn’t as scary as she’d imagined. She explained that while lying on the operating table, she drew strength from remembering her friends who had successfully undergone emergency C-sections, telling herself, ‘If they could do it, so can I.’

She explained that any discomfort during labor quickly fades when you finally meet your baby. She shared that even though she was on the operating table for over an hour after giving birth, she didn’t even realize it because she was completely focused on her newborn. She described it as the most wonderful and magical experience of her life.

So much so that she’s overcome with emotion every time she goes to visit her. 

“She’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me,” Madeleine concluded. “It’s so worth it.”

If you’re curious about more celebrities and the unusual or talked-about names they’ve chosen for their kids, keep reading.

Gwyneth Paltrow shared with Oprah Winfrey that her daughter’s unique name, Apple, was actually chosen by Chris Martin. He suggested it when they first found out they were expecting a girl, and Paltrow loved it. She thought it sounded sweet and evoked a positive image, associating apples with wholesomeness and even biblical references.

In May 2020, Elon Musk and Grimes announced the birth of their son, originally naming him X Æ A-12. They later changed the spelling to X Æ A-Xii to comply with California law, which only allows English letters in names. They replaced the numbers with Roman numerals to achieve this.

Grimes explained on Twitter that ‘X’ represents an unknown variable, and ‘Æ’ is her unique, elven-inspired way of spelling ‘AI’ – short for love and/or Artificial Intelligence. She also clarified that ‘A-12’ is a reference to the SR-17 aircraft, which is her favorite. She emphasized the aircraft is built for speed, not combat, lacking both weapons and defensive systems – making it powerful in a fight, but fundamentally non-violent.

Grimes revealed that her favorite song is titled “A=Archangel,” sharing a rat and sword emoji and adding, “Metal rat.”

In March 2022, she announced they had welcomed daughter Exa Dark Sideræl Musk via surrograte.

As a lifestyle expert, I’m always fascinated by how we connect big concepts to everyday life. Recently, I was explaining the meaning behind the ‘Exa’ in ExaGear. It actually comes from the world of supercomputing – ‘exaFLOPS’ refers to a computer’s ability to perform an incredible one quintillion calculations every second! Then we talked about ‘Dark.’ It’s easy to think of darkness as scary, but really, it’s just the absence of light – specifically, photons. And when we talk about dark matter, well, that’s the beautiful, intriguing mystery of the universe – what we don’t yet understand!

Sideræl (pronounced sigh-deer-ee-el) represents universal time, based on the stars and deep space, rather than time as we experience it on Earth. The name also pays tribute to Galadriel, a character from The Lord of the Rings, who famously chooses to give up the One Ring.

Cardi B and Offset welcomed their daughter in 2018. 

The rapper behind “Bodak Yellow” explained her daughter’s name, Kulture, saying she couldn’t have chosen anything more common. Interestingly, Kulture’s middle name, Kiari, is the first name of her husband, a member of the Migos.

Shay Mitchell described how she thought she’d experienced a lot in her 32 years—seen places, met people, and felt love—but then her daughter arrived. She admitted she never knew she could love someone so deeply until becoming a mother.

Daughter Rome filled out their roster in 2022. 

Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling welcomed their daughter, Esmeralda Amada, in 2014. Eva explained in an interview with The Violet Files that they chose Esmeralda because they both admired the character from Victor Hugo’s novel, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, finding it a beautiful name. Amada was her grandmother’s name, and it means ‘beloved’ in Spanish.

Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling continued the tradition of using Spanish names when they had their second daughter, Amada Lee Gosling, in 2016.

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden recently welcomed their daughter, and Diaz shared the happy news on Instagram, describing the baby as “really really cute. Some would even say RAD.”

Equally as awesome: Son Cardinal, who joined the party in 2024.

Zooey Deschanel shared that her daughter with ex-husband Jacob Pechenik is named Elsie Otter. She explained the unusual name, saying otters are endearing, intelligent animals known for using tools and even holding hands while they sleep.

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott named their daughter Stormi back in 2018. Kylie has explained that she originally called her ‘Stormie’ while she was pregnant and talking to her baby in the womb, and the name simply felt like the right fit.

After struggling to find the perfect name, the couple finally revealed their son’s name, Aire, a year after he was born in 2022.

Actors Alexa and Carlos PenaVega chose the name Ocean King for their first child, inspired by their religious beliefs. Carlos explained that the name references a passage in the Bible where God creates land and seas, deeming it good. They see ‘Ocean’ as representing the seas and ‘King’ as a reference to God, giving the name a special biblical meaning for their family.

Okay, so I’ve been obsessed with finding out the meaning behind Steph and Ayesha’s third baby’s name, and it’s SO cool! Apparently, it means ‘officiant of the church’ – how amazing is that?! – but also ‘young wolf’! Seriously, a wolf?! It’s just… perfect. It totally fits their family, you know? I’m officially obsessed with the name!

Oh my gosh, you will NOT believe this! Diplo – Thomas Wesley Pentz, the absolute genius – named his second son Major Lazer! Can you even imagine?! Like, after his incredible group, Major Lazer! It’s the most amazing, perfect thing ever. I’m seriously freaking out!

John Legend (born John Stephens) and Chrissy Teigen welcomed their daughter, Luna Simone, in 2016. Chrissy shared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that they named Luna after a stunning blood moon that appeared shortly before her birth. She remembered it being a beautiful night with a large, bright red moon that was truly gorgeous.

Reality TV stars Krystal Nielson and Miles Bowles have revealed their daughter’s name! They announced on social media: “Meet Andara Rose Bowles, our beautiful ‘glitter baby’!”

In 2014, Ciara and Future had a son named Future Zahir. His name was chosen to honor Future’s professional name.

As a lifestyle expert, I always find it charming when families carry on traditions, and the Smiths are a perfect example! Willow’s name is a lovely nod to her dad, Will, and it’s sweet to know her brother Jaden’s name was inspired by their mom, Jada Pinkett Smith. It’s a beautiful way to honor family connections.

Alicia Silverstone and Christopher Jarecki named their son by combining two names they both loved.

When Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon had twins, they looked to both Hollywood and their personal lives for names. Their daughter was named after Marilyn Monroe, and their son’s name was inspired by the Moroccan-themed décor of the New York City apartment where Nick proposed to Mariah.

Jamie Oliver, the well-known British chef, and his wife, Juliette, recently welcomed their fourth child, and they’ve given him a unique name! It fits right in with the names of his sisters – Poppy Honey, Daisy Boo, River Rocket, and Petal Blossom Rainbow – which are all equally distinctive.

In 2006, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt welcomed their daughter into the world, giving her a name that means either “Messiah” or “Peaceful One.” The former couple also have three other children: Maddox, Pax, and Zahara, as well as twins Vivienne and Knox.

Antonio Sabato Jr. and his former wife, Cheryl Moana Marie Nunes, chose a meaningful middle name for their first child. It’s a Hawaiian word meaning “a beloved gift from the heavens.”

Oh my gosh, did you know Nicole Richie and Joel Madden named their son Sparrow because of Pirates of the Caribbean?! It’s SO cute! Nicole actually said they had to find a name they both loved, and she was totally obsessed with Captain Jack Sparrow, but Joel liked the name for completely different reasons. I just think it’s the sweetest thing ever – a little bit of Disney magic for their little guy!

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes named their daughter Suri after finding the name in a baby-naming book. Cruise explained to Vanity Fair that they had already chosen the name, anticipating a girl. They received two baby name books from friends and immediately connected with ‘Suri.’ They later discovered it meant ‘red rose,’ which they felt was a lovely coincidence. Cruise said the name simply felt ‘perfect’ for their daughter.

Jason Lee named his first child after a song by the band Grandaddy, specifically taking inspiration from the track “He’s Simple, He’s Dumb, He’s the Pilot.”

 

For her firstborn daughter’s name, Geri Halliwell was inspired by flowers.

My mother telling me that bluebells are becoming rare really sealed the deal – it felt like the perfect flower for my daughter,” she explained to Hello! magazine. Her middle name pays tribute to my favorite performer, a member of the Spice Girls.

Pete Wentz explained that he and his ex-wife, Ashlee Simpson, chose the name The Jungle Book as their son’s middle name because it was something they both loved and connected over.

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2026-06-04 20:18