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Celebrity parents have been known to give their children one-of-a-kind names and uncommon monikers, a fad that has found its way into the public sphere and influenced naming trends among non-celebrities as well. While there may be a mystery behind some of the more singular names in Hollywood, Hilary Duff is sharing how her own children got their rare names.
During a long conversation on the March 9 episode of the On Purpose podcast, host Jay Shetty asked Duff about where she came up with her kids' "unique" names. Duff shares son Luca Cruz, 13, with ex-husband Mike Comrie and daughters Banks Violet, 7, Mae James, 4, and Townes Meadow, 1, with husband Matthew Koma.
When it came time to name her daughters, Duff explained that she and Koma tried to find the right balance of unique but not too out-of-the-box while also giving them a "normal" middle name they could fall back on if they wanted.
"I don't think we wanted, like, traditional names, but we also didn't want names that, you know, they didn't feel comfortable with as adults," she said. "We hope we nailed it, but they also have more normal middle names, so who knows."
The "Mature" singer added, "Banks and Townes, they kind of have last name-sounding names, which feels strong for girls and that was kind of my goal."
On Purpose with Jay Shetty has a focus on mental health and aims to help listeners feel understood in the challenges and hurdles they face in life. The podcast has new episodes each week and often features special guests to "uncover a side of them we've never seen before." Follow along with On Purpose or catch up on past episodes at iHeart.com.