Elon Musk names son ‘X Æ A-12’, the internet responds with memes and jokes

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and singer Grimes have welcomed a baby boy. This was confirmed on Twitter by Musk after a fan asked for an update on the child.

We really need to see picture of the baby !! Please do share.

— Tesla in the Gong 🇦🇺🦘🤖🚕 (@TeslaGong) May 5, 2020

When people started asking about the child’s name, Musk responded on Twitter that his name would be ‘X Æ A-12’. This choice of name has left people confused (including me) and they’ve been coming up with memes and explanations on social media.

Here are some of the craziest memes flying around:

https://twitter.com/sext4p3/status/1258127902870245378

https://twitter.com/MatttGFX/status/1258099725707902981

Grimes has attempted to explain the meaning behind the unusual name given to her newborn son, but we’re even more confused.

•X, the unknown variable ⚔️
•Æ, my elven spelling of Ai (love &/or Artificial intelligence)
•A-12 = precursor to SR-17 (our favorite aircraft). No weapons, no defenses, just speed. Great in battle, but non-violent 🤍
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(A=Archangel, my favorite song)
(⚔️🐁 metal rat)

— 𝖦𝗋𝗂𝗆𝖾𝗌 ⏳ (@Grimezsz) May 6, 2020

And the jokes continue:

https://twitter.com/Y2SHAF/status/1258130316583211008

https://twitter.com/vxxxdhxxx/status/1257883592618901504

https://twitter.com/iStormbreaker_/status/1257915133961080832

https://twitter.com/kameronmcintyre/status/1258109838590193664

#ElonMusk and #Grimes coming up with their baby name like pic.twitter.com/JOPsYtrl3p

— Nabagata Saha (@nabagatasaha) May 6, 2020

When it's time for X Æ A-12 to wake up from his nap. #Westworld

Elon Musk and Grimes: pic.twitter.com/juxZR12Yzn

— Noor Patty (@NoorPatty) May 6, 2020

https://twitter.com/newrrrrrr/status/1258086363339141120