From Suri to Shiloh, Dweezil to Diva Muffin, weird baby names are the new power accessories of the rich and famous.

Celebrity fads are renowned for being somewhat extreme. We are, after all, no doubt familiar with the Botox smile, minute-long marriages, and miniature dogs a la Paris Hilton.

But now it seems that a new craze has planted itself smack-bang in the centre of Hollywood. A craze far more bizarre than any revolutionizing no-calorie super diet.

Weird Baby Names: The Latest ‘It’ Accessory

Yes, it seems that abnormal baby names are the new power accessories of the rich and famous. Gone are the good old days of Tom, Dick and Harry. Welcome to the era of Dweezil, Pixie and Zinedine.

Model Jordan, aka Katie Price, is the latest star to jump on the bandwagon with the birth of her daughter, Princess Tiaamii. But don’t worry, that little Princess certainly won’t be alone. In fact, her own unique designation seems quite ordinary in comparison to that of some of her peers. After all, at her future elite private school, Bluebell will no doubt mix with some of the finest. Geri Halliwell’s Bluebell Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Apple and Frank Zappa’s Diva Muffin to name a few.

And so, the inevitable question must be asked. Why? Why would a loving parent subject their child to a lifetime of ridicule? One would think it was hard enough being a celebrity kid without the inevitable name that goes with it.

Celeb-Style Self-Reinforcement?

Psychologist Cleveland Kent Evans suggests that a celebrity’s use of unusual baby names could be a method of self-reinforcement. Because apparently they don’t get enough of that. The answer lies in the quest for originality and the need to be thought of as a creative artist. After all, as Evans says, “You don’t see the politicians and athletes giving names like that to their kids."

Quite true. Look at former boxing champion George Foreman. In a genuine display of unoriginality, Mr Foreman has named five of his ten children George. Keeping the family tradition alive.

Generation X: The Innovation Era

On the other hand, perhaps the answer relates to the emergence of a new child-bearing cohort. Much has been written about Generation X in terms of their preference for the obscure, the unique and the ironic. With the arrival of new technologies such as the Internet, we are today living and breathing innovation, constantly looking for ways to do things better. Could this quest for the ‘original’ be manifesting in the use of weird baby names?

But wait…even this theory doesn’t quite make sense given that the most popular names for girls and boys born in 2005 were Emily and Jacob.

’Moxie CrimeFighter’: Front Page News

Yes, it appears that the weird baby name phenomenon can be restricted to the rich and famous. Despite their constant cries of “I’m just a normal person!” perhaps the pull of the press is just too hard to bear. After all, naming your child Pencil, Banana or Frankenstein is sure to make the front page, right?

So, as a final entreat to future celebrity parents: please remember to consider the rights of your unborn child. They are the victims in this scenario. A name at birth is a matter of public record. It is inscribed on your child’s birth certificate and will remain with them for the rest of their lives. Emily will always be Emily. Jacob will always be Jacob. And yes, Moxie CrimeFighter will always be Moxie CrimeFighter.

Baby Name Watch Terror Chart

Bluebell Madonna (Geri Halliwell)

Apple (Gwyneth Paltrow & Chris Martin)

Prince Michael (Michael Jackson)

Moxie Crimefighter (Penn Jilette)

Poppy Honey (Jamie Oliver)

Audio Science (Shannyn Sossamon)

Jigme (Richard Gere)

Shiloh Nouvel (Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie)

Pilot Inspektor (Jason Lee and Beth Riesgraf)

Steveanna (Randy Jackson)

Jermajesty (Jermaine Jackson)

Moon Unit, Dweezel, Ahmed Emuukha, Diva Muffin (Frank Zappa)

Fifi Trixibelle, Peaches Honeyblossom, Little Pixie(Paula Yates & Bob Geldoff)

Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily (Paula Yates & Michael Hutchence)