What does X Æ A-12 mean, the strange name of Elon Musk's youngest son?
Days ago, the billionaire took up his new role as the White House’s Director of Government Efficiency. However, it was his youngest son who stole the show. X Æ A-12 imitated his father while responding to the press, and it went viral on social media.
President Donald Trump was quick to praise the boy, calling him a “highly intelligent person.” But of course, the little boy has a name that combines letters and symbols and hides a unique meaning that shows all the creativity of his parents.
According to the child's mother, "X" corresponds to the mathematical variable that represents an unknown.
"Æ" is a "dwarf" form of the initials "AI," which means "love and/or artificial intelligence.".
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The A-12 is the name of the model that preceded the SR-71, “our favorite airplane,” said Grimes, who, like her partner Elon Musk, is an aviation enthusiast.
Finally, the "A" stands for "Archangel," the Grimes' favorite song.
Despite all the talk on social media about the name story, Grimes has defended her choice, responding to those who said it sounds more like a song title than a baby name.
Of course, as you might be wondering, the pronunciation of the name has also been a headache for many. While Grimes commented that it’s pronounced like the letters X, AA, and I, Musk has a slightly different version: X Ash A-12.
It should be added that Elon Musk has 11 other children, some with equally bizarre names. For example, his daughter with Grimes is named Exa Dark Sideræl.