The couple welcomed their new baby in the first days of November (Portal/Mike Blake)
This week the son of the currently most popular couple was born, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, and his name has a very special meaning. The little one’s name is Rocky 13, a name that combines references to icons of cinema and music and also has a connection to his older sister, as the famous drummer explains.
According to sources briefing People and TMZ this Saturday, The eldest daughter of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, 44, has given birth to her fourth child. The baby is the result of her relationship with Travis Barker, the 47-year-old drummer of the renowned band Blink 182. But how did they choose the unique name “Rocky 13”?
It was happy dad Travis Barker who shared the story behind the name in an interview with his daughter Alabama for Complex’s GOAT Talk video series last July.
“Rocky George played guitar in Suicidal Tendencies“, he explained, referring to a renowned American musician. “And 13 is simply the best number ever“. He also mentioned that he was inspired by the classic film starring Rocky Sylvester Stallonewhich he describes as “the best boxing film of all time.”
Rocky is Kardashian and Barker’s fourth child and the first they have together (Portal/Andrew Kelly/File Photo)
However, the choice of the name was not immediate. When Barker asked his daughter about other ideas, she suggested names like “Audemars,” “Cloud,” “Patek,” and “Milan.” Although the 17-year-old Alabama initially expressed it dislike Because of his choice of name, his perception has changed since then. In a recent interview with E! News, The young woman admitted that the name was “cute” and that it was exciting to have a new family member.
In addition to the special meaning of the newborn’s name, Barker’s family also has a connection to movie names. Rocky’s older sister’s name, AlabamaHe was also inspired by a character in the film “True Romance” from 1993.
Last Monday it was announced that the eldest of the Kardashians had entered Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, which sparked warnings of possible induction of labor. Speculation grew throughout the week when both Travis and Kylie Jenner, Kourtney’s younger sister, were caught entering hospital facilities in Los Angeles.
The eldest of the Kardashians, Kourtney, broke the news of her pregnancy to her husband Travis Barker during a concert in June this year
The new parents share their life with three other children, so Rocky becomes the fourth. Kourtney is mother of mason13 years old, Penelope11, and Governeight, with his ex-partner, Scott Disick. For his part, Travis Barker has Landon, 20, and Alabama with his second wife Shanna MoaklerHe is also the stepfather of Atiana, 24, Moakler’s eldest daughter.
But the expected pregnancy was not without complications since Kourtney She had to undergo “fetal surgery” to save her baby’s life., as he shared on social media in September. The couple experienced a tense moment when the socialite was rushed to hospital. Because of this, Barker had to cancel several dates on his tour with Blink-182 in Europe and returned to Los Angeles as quickly as possible.
“As someone who has had three really easy pregnancies in the past, I was unprepared for the fear of undergoing urgent fetal surgery. I don’t think anyone who hasn’t been through a similar situation can even begin to understand this feeling of fear. “Now I understand and respect mothers who had to fight for their babies during pregnancy much more,” she expressed in an emotional message in an Instagram post.