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It's natural that first-time parents have a lot on their mind, but most worry about their child's welfare. But Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, new parents to little Apple Blythe Allison Martin, born on Friday, really have Gothamist wondering if they've really thought through the implications of naming their child after a famous fruit AND computer brand. There's already a great spoof, but papers are wondering why why why Apple. Okay, fine, it's the tabloids, but, still, the tabloids speak for the public. The Telegraph suggests it could be because "Mr Martin's group have done well from downloads of songs from Apple's iTunes online music store" or "Miss Paltrow took cooking lessons in New York (the Big Apple) in preparation for married life" but maybe it's because they wanted to toughen Apple up, making her realize that people will probably hate her for being the kid of celebrities, so why not make her a punchline instead.
Some possible origins of why NYC is nicknamed the Big Apple. And the baby is a big Apple: She was 9 pounds, 11 ounces. Hello! Our favorite baby sites are daddytypes.com, which points the way to all the cool baby news and gear around, and The Trixie Update, because the poopy diaper update makes us glad we're only responsible for our fake ficus tree.
Gothamist highly recommends that one and all read Alan Davidson's Oxford Companion to Food; not only is there an amazing 6-page entry on apples (who knew there was a variety called "Northern Spy," "for long the ne plus ultra of the cracker-barrel connoisseur and something of a legend for country people as well as urban gastronome"), but it's over 900 pages of mouthwatering food facts.
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Apple Martinis....mmmmm
Lets See . . . Apple Paltrow or Apple Martin?
I predict many years of torment for little Apple. His classmates will undoubtedly crucify him.
trixie update...best site...ever...
i'd been wanting to see pix of the new family, and gothamist naturally obliged. thanks! g.p. looks so lovely and happy.
does anyone else think apple is a reference to the beatles' label? and is second middle name alison martin's mom's name?
not surprisingly, that has to be one of the worst names ever. My question is, why has this nonsense been all over the news? That, of course, was a rhetorical question.
not a surprise. the singer of a sucky band gives his kid a sucky name.
That's it. His nickname is Apps.
"Killer" Apps Martin.
Apple is a girl, people. If she's beautiful, the name will be awesome. If she's ugly, well, the name will do her no favors.
Oh my lord! A human being gave birth! This is SOOOOO rare! I am happy we're all focusing on this!
Bravo Gwyneth for doing what non-celebrities cannot. Having a baby!
I read in Star that they were waiting to see their baby's face before naming it. Nice reminder for your whole life what a fat shiny red head you had at birth!
It's gotta be a bad Beatles reference. Apple Records; Ringo translates to apple in one of the Indian subcontinent's many languages.
Whatever their Apple strategy, I'm sure the grandmothers aren't in on it; using both grandma names is clearly a ploy to buy them off.
Plus, they're good safeties, in case Apple proves to be too much for the poor kid to bear.
thanks for the plug, btw!
Heard last night from some fashionista that Apple is the name of the daughter of a longtime friend of Martin's, and that they asked permission to name their kid Apple, too.
Or Apple II, I guess.
Now, don't make me have to post this three times, young lady...
so their next child will be named uhmm Orange? or maybe Banana?
i think thant she's a whore. i hate her!!!!! but i love chris, i love him really much!!!! i think that the name apple is not that bad, it is rare, i know, but...
ok, bye
It's a cute name but lets hope she doesn't grow up to be fat at which point it will seem a touch cruel!
Its cruel,and incredibly arrogant. There's a real chance apple will end up a fruit cake. She is going to get eaten alive at school.
If any normal person named their kid Apple, they would be crusified, but since they are famous, it's okay? I am really sorry little Apple, you haven't had a chance from the start.
I think that it is cute but I myself would not choose it. As to the person, Melina, that called her a whore...not nice, whore is a strong word and not fitting for Ms. Paltrow. Of course, I do not know her but do not equate the word whore with her.
Some of you are truly mean. They seem to be two talented good people from good families. Who are any of you to criticize in the negative.
Because her name is Paltrow.Some folks never get over it.God loves both their families.
Paltrow is a stupid bitch.
i think the baby is going to be beautiful and the name apple is cute. no one will critizise her, who cares if she has a rare name. indivatuality is important. i hope she loves it. byt then again she could always change it if nessasary.
i think the baby is going to be beautiful and the name apple is cute. no one will critizise her, who cares if she has a rare name. indivatuality is important. i hope she loves it. byt then again she could always change it if nessasary.
I think the name Apple is a weird name..for a baby..but if they like like it...oh well they do...
i think to name your child apple it's just the most retarded thing ever. That poor little girl is going to be teased her whole life and life is rough anyway why make it worse? What will they name next kid grape??? or maybe strawberry?
Apple Martini, anyone?
I think Apple should call her daughter Apple Sauce!
i think that people think nowadays if you are a celebrity you are oliged to call your child a weird or out of the ordinary name. "poppy honey","Brooklyn Bechham".
Hey, Chelsea, I don't think you should even qualify to make comments when you obviously have a spelling problem!! Who cares what they call their kids - does it put food on my table - NO, what do I care?? NADA.
Hey, Rhonda, if you are so not worried about what celebs call their babies or even baby Apple for that matter and you are only interested in food or my spelling all I have to say is: "WAT R U DOING ON DIS SITE?!!!!!!!!!"
Dear Chelsea, grow up and get a life. Talking about names I feel soo sorry for you being called after a football team or a sea port - go do us all a favour and drown yourself.
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yeah...I think its kewl they have the guts to give their kid a name like that....it's not really bad wen u concider other names out there...like dusty...or crispen....trust me....there are some weird ones out there....if u stop and think about it, u'll realize that u know a lot of people with weird names...it's just they have been around so long that it doesn't seem weird anymore...so I predict that this name just might become popular in the future....u never know.
She has an apple head which is probably where she got the LAME idea for the name.
Gwyn and Chris must be obsessed with Kate Hudson's life because their's seem to be following it.
I think that apple, as a girls name is really cute, and, ok, so it won't be as cute when she's 80. I also think you shouldn't judge people until you know them, and by this i don't mean through newspapers and magazines who want a juicy story, i mean actually know this person, infact, i'm sure she doesn't go calling you a bitch or a whore to the whole world, it is, infact, you who is being bitchy. But thats just my opinion based on what you said. Not what someone said you said.
what's really sad is that this marriage will last two years TOPS and she will be from a broken home living in england (where chris will never leave) and usa (where gwyneth will never leave). i've known chris for several years and he ain't living in the us and his high maintenance wife (got knocked up to get married finally..oops!) ain't gonna live in england. no way this will last another 2 years. it will go the route of uma/ethan and jessica/nick (i mean come on, they're over)!!
apple is a very cute baby. she is beautiful like all people. Just because Gwen& chris are celebs, doesnt give some people here the right to bash them and there daughters name. Apple is a beatiful name because they chose it and love it. OKay? now everyone stop worrying about this! have a nice day
I think Gwyneth is a sad pathetic person, she seem to have a stick up her ass, she's no better than any other human, the out of wedlock pregnacy prove that she's common street trash how could she walk around like she some kind of royalty from England recent events show England has problems just like America she just don't blast their problems to the media like she does the US.
Hey all of you fuckers talking shit about my daughter's name need to shut the fuck up. My baby is as sweet as an apple and when she gets old she's gonna rot like an apple. When she's like 90 years old she's gonna be Grandma Apple. It's funny when you think of Britney Spears being 90 years old and being called Britney. And old ass lady called Britney.
how cute!
what bout names like denim Braxton, or ireland bassinger. Now that the world now has Kal-El Cage and Shiloh Jolie Pitt, Apple doesnt sound so bad does it?
i think that that actors are the best like brad and angiethey are adopting babies....in 1 year they have one baby imagine in 10 years 10 babies but...that is good
Gwyn said:
"It sounded so sweet and it conjured such a lovely picture for me – you know, apples are so sweet and they're wholesome and it's biblical – and I just thought it sounded so lovely and...clean! And I just thought, "Perfect!"
I agree with her, if she likes the name, she should keep it. Stop bashing the little kid!