Elon Musk’s son, X Æ A-Xii, made a surprising appearance during a recent interview, captivating the audience with a rare pronunciation demonstration of his unique name.
The incident unfolded when the toddler wandered into an ongoing interview with his father, placing his toy car on the desk before climbing onto Musk’s lap.
As the interviewer, Tucker Carlson, looked on, he inquired about the boy’s activities and, naturally, his intriguing name. Elon Musk, with a smile, introduced his son as his ‘mini-me,’ declaring that his presence completed him.
The young Musk then articulated his name into the microphone, challenging listeners to replicate the pronunciation accurately on their first attempt.
Following his introduction, Musk referred to his son affectionately by the nickname “X” and engaged him in a light conversation about helping President Trump, to which X responded affirmatively.
Despite the clear articulation, parts of X’s speech were less discernible, suggesting even he might struggle with the pronunciation at times.
The public has long been fascinated by the name X Æ A-Xii, ever since Musk and Grimes announced it following their son’s birth.
The name initially led to widespread speculation and confusion over its pronunciation and legality under California’s naming laws, which only allow the 26 alphabetical characters of the English language.
The couple eventually modified the name to X Æ A-Xii to comply with these regulations, adopting Roman numerals rather than numbers.
Grimes explained that “X” represents “the unknown variable,” while “Æ,” interpreted as ‘Ai,’ stands for artificial intelligence and love in various languages, including Japanese.
The “A-Xii” segment is a tribute to the Archangel 12, referred to as a precursor to their favorite aircraft, renowned for its speed and non-combative capabilities.
This name change not only aligned with legal requirements but also maintained the couple’s creative expression and personal significance attached to their son’s name.
This revealing moment during the interview not only provided a direct insight into the pronunciation of one of the most uniquely named children of our time but also highlighted the intersection of personal interests and legal boundaries in celebrity naming practices.
Feature Image Credit: (Tucker Carlson)
