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.

https://twitter.com/TeslaGong/status/1257549595174830083

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

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website login: your first name can't include special characters

elon musk's child: pic.twitter.com/dmx5hIUFr3

— Mat! (@MatttGFX) May 6, 2020

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

https://twitter.com/Grimezsz/status/1257836061520101377

And the jokes continue:

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

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

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

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elon musk: well son, how was school?

X Æ A-12:pic.twitter.com/XECsfUoidR

— kam (@kampetras) May 6, 2020

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

— Nabagata Saha (@nabagatasaha) May 6, 2020

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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