A name is a person's strongest connection to his or her own identity.
Your name can simply help you be remembered or furthermore, can grab attention. Your name can also leave an impression on other people or make them think about its original meaning.
In the world of showbiz, celebrity couples naming their babies effortlessly make a buzz.
Will they carry the name of their mom, or be a junior to their father? Or will they be given a name combining their parent's birth name?
Lately, however, more celebrities are becoming more open and are giving their children non-conventional names.
Get to know these celebrity kids and the meaning behind their unique names in this gallery.
Marian Rivera and Dingdong Dantes named their firstborn daughter Letizia. The name Letizia is of Italian origin which means "glad" or "gladness."
Pauleen Luna and Vic Sotto named their daughter Talitha. The name Talitha has Arabic and Aramaic origins which means "little girl." It also appears in the Bible.
Kylie Padilla and Aljur Abrenica named their son Alas Joaquin. In English, Alas translates to "ace" which could mean excellent or topnotch. Meanwhile, Joaquin is the Spanish variation of the Hebrew name Joachim and it literally means "lifted by Yahweh."
Iya Villania and Drew Arellano named their firstborn son Primo, a name of Italian origin which means "first."
Judy Ann Santos and Ryan Agoncillo's unico hijo is named Lucho. The name Lucho is of Spanish origin and is a variation of the name Louis. A few baby name websites describe Lucho to mean "famous warrior."
Empress Schuck and non-showbiz partner Vino Guingona named their daughter Athalia. The name Athalia is a Hebrew name which means "God is great."
Sarah Lahbati and Richard Gutierrez's firstborn is named Zion. The name Zion is of Hebrew origin which means "the highest point," "the promised land," and "utopia."
Isabelle Daza and Adrien Semblat named their son Balthazar Gabriel. The name Balthazar is used in Judeo-Christian legend and is the name of one of the Three Wise Men. The name Gabriel is of Hebrew origin which means "God is my strength" and is one of the Archangels.
Chynna Ortaleza and Kean Cipriano named their daughter after their favorite Incubus song, Stellar. The name Stellar is a variation of the Latin name Stella which means "star."
Chynna Ortaleza and Kean Cipriano named their son, Salem - a word that has Arabic, Hebrew, and Muslim origins. Salem means peace, secure, safe, mild, and free.
Andi Eigenmann and surfer Philmar Alipayo named their son Koa. The name Koa is of Polynesian origin which means brave, bold, and fearless.
Andi Eigenmann and Philmar Alipayo named their firstborn Lilo. Lilo is actually a gender-neutral name that originates from Hawaii. It means “generous one.”
Solenn Heussaff and Nico Bolzico named their daughter Thylane Katana. Thylane is of French origin which means wild orchid. Meanwhile, Katana is more popularly known as a Japanese sword but it may also be derived from its Persian origin that means beautiful or fresh.
Coleen Garcia and Billy Crawford named their firstborn Amari. The name Amari means eternal beauty in Greek and immortal in Hindi.
Skye Anakin, the name of Max Collins and Pancho Magno's son was inspired by a 'Star Wars' character. Skye is of Scottish origin but the couple chose the name to mean to say that their child is their sky and everything. Meanwhile, Anakin means warrior according to 'Star Wars' creator George Lucas.
Aicelle Santos and Mark Zambrano named their little girl Zandrine. The name is a combination of the names Sandrine, a girl's name in French origin, and Zandria, which came from Alexander, meaning protector of men.
Nadine Samonte and her non-showbiz husband Rboy Chua named their daughter Heather Sloane. Heather is of English origin and is inspired by the pinkish-purple flower growing in England and Scotland while Sloane is of an Irish origin meaning “raider.”
Kylie Padilla and Aljur Abrenica named their second son Axl Romeo. Axl is a name borrowed from the Scandinavians, Axel which is also related to the biblical name Absalom.
Kapuso couple Drew Arellano and Iya Villania named their fourth child, Astro Phoenix. Although the couple has yet to explain the meaning behind the name, actress Denise Laurel already loved it.