Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz Name Son "Bronx"

Last night Ashlee Simpson and husband Pete Wentz welcomed a baby boy into their lives, and in turn, all of our lives. You didn't think these two would give this little guy a normal name, did you? Unlike many celeb couples who allow their kid a shot with a normal middle name, this one is just screwed no matter what way you look at it: Bronx Mowgli Wentz. Words fail. The proud pop explained the decision, with US noting that "his goal was to make sure his kid would have a moniker that would work as either 'a rock star or a senator.'" While Brooklyn Beckham hasn't seemed to tarnish his namesake borough yet, the Bronx may want to consider changing its name as a precautionary measure. And Staten Island better watch out, too—your name just rolls off the tongue in conjunction with "Spears," don'tchyathink?

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By Jen Carlson in Arts and Events on November 21, 2008 2:28 PM

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NannyState

Red Hook Wentz. Could grow up to be a boxing champ or a pirate.

Future Taliban

Plus I guess 'Dumbo' is already taken.

Future Taliban

Oh come on! Who would EVER want to name their baby "Wentz"?

Really..

Spirit of 76

Eh. The kid was already screwed with that last name anyway. Although I think they should have named the kid Coney. How about Gowanus? Bayside? Gravesend. Upper West Side. I got it: DUMBO! Wait, that's the parents.

other_islander

Revoke thier breeding license...

NEXT!!

Felix Hoenikker

Why are the pretty ones always so dumb.

JMH

This is not Gawker.

kapusta

how'bout Intercourse? as in Intercourse, Pennsylvania.

follow me closely on this one...Intercourse Bronx Intercourse Mowgli Intercourse Wentz Intercourse

Wza

Yeh...I don't know what to say on this one.

las2381

Yup it is from the Jungle book.... tisk tisk. And technically shouldn't he be called "The Bronx"??

JRod5417

They could have at least given him a normal middle name, but nooooo. Mowgli! Really? Isn't that a Jungle Book character?

Steven

In a few years Ashlee will be a single mother.

What kind of name is Bronx anyway?

r1b2

Actually, there's no "the." It's just "Bronx."

These people simple shouldn't be allowed to breed. Fast forward 15 years:

"Mom, dad, I f**king hate you."

thelexiphane

He's just Mowgli In the Ruckh,

His parents are fools who named him Bronx

-Kipling, PEACE OUT!

gasoline serpent

Flushing Meadows Wentz has a much better ring to it. Or Canarsie.

These kids fail at reproduction.

Toby von Meistersinger

It sounds like something that someone would mumble while drunk. But with these two. . .

robingee

Are we surprised? These 2 are not the brightest bulbs in the tanning bed.

bxbrian

ugh. this will make going home suck.

it's still no better a name than brooklyn. if i were a teacher that kid would get the dunce cap because of his parents.