Maybe famous parents see the naming of their children as a creative outlet.

Sometimes these names are meaningful to the parents and their experiences.

Alicia Keys named her son Egypt as a testament to a memorable trip to the African country.

Beyoncé smiling at grammy awards

Naturally, there was a lot of speculation as to what inspired such a unique name.

Blue Ivy Carter’s name may just be a combination of the two.

However, there are other theories that suggest Beyonce Knowles-Carter is the mastermind behind “Blue.”

Jay-Z and Blue Ivy Carter at Superbowl 2023

I think it’s Blue Ivy, which will be quite appropriate" viaBillboard.

We think the color blue must be a Carter family favorite and must have influenced Blue Ivy’s name.

Beyonce, Blue Ivy, and Tina Lawson at NBA game