Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have spoken, as they named their new son Saint West.
The baby boy – the younger brother of two-year-old North – was born on December 5, with Kim revealing the news on her website.
SAINT WEST pic.twitter.com/xZGpY7z8KW
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) December 7, 2015
She wrote: “Kim Kardashian West and Kanye West welcomed the arrival of their son this morning. Mother and son are doing well.”
He's here! https://t.co/KlWQrG3Ri9 pic.twitter.com/NRLQCeQ5H4
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) December 5, 2015
With speculation mounting over the baby’s name prior to its birth, sources believe the name Saint was chosen because the parents wanted to show how much of a blessing their son is after Kim’s difficult pregnancy.
Now that baby number two has been given a heavenly name, Twitter reacted in some funny ways.
1. Some people gave their approval to the name.
i love KimYe's choice of name for their son! Saint West is so cute and sophisticated and art af
— nena morena (@chardonnaymami) December 8, 2015
Any1 who talks about a human the day they arrive to this planet is needs a hobby. #SaintWest is a beautiful name & I hope the he's healthy.
— Mehcad Brooks (@MehcadBrooks) December 8, 2015
North and Saint West are actually decent. Not like Kanye was gonna call his kid Paul at end of the day
— E.T. ⚛ (@Vuyo345) December 7, 2015
people mocking Saint West but compared to Jamie Oliver, Kim and Kanye have actually done an alright job 👨🏾👩🏻👧🏽👶🏽 pic.twitter.com/d433Bzg1oy
— ♡ L I S A ♡ (@LisaaWark) December 7, 2015
#SaintWest … I like it.
— Dax Holt (@daxholt) December 7, 2015
2. Many were not too surprised by the unusual moniker.
#SaintWest…. They might as well have called him Marmite! But let's be honest, they were never going to have a Keith, Nigel or Tony…
— Jenni Falconer (@Jennifalconer) December 8, 2015
why are so many people surprised kim & kanye named their kid Saint West did u really think they'd call him Tom or something
— Houssein (@CheekyHoussein) December 8, 2015
Don't you dare think that Kanye forgot about the compass.. Saint Wests initials are SW so we good
— DAVID DOBRIK (@DavidDobrik) December 8, 2015
why are people surprised kimye named their child saint west did u really think they would call him jake or something
— Girl Memories ❤️ (@GirIMemories) December 8, 2015
Calm yourselves, they were never gonna call him Gary were they? #saintwest
— Susie Verrill (@susiejverrill) December 7, 2015
3. Others were quick to mock the name.
'Hello, is this North?' 'S'ain't North. Saint West' #saintwest
— Katherine Ryan (@Kathbum) December 7, 2015
The Four Kardinal Directions: North, Kim, Saint, and West.
— alexis nedd (@alexisthenedd) December 7, 2015
#SaintWest sounds like a vacation resort I will never be able to afford. Well played, #Kimye well played.
— Janine Nabers (@J9Nabers) December 8, 2015
saint west the type of baby to tell the teachers to raise their hand if they wanna speak to him.
— Cameron Dallas (@thenikhilkapur) December 7, 2015
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have named their baby Saint West, which sounds like the brand name for a really classy hand cream.
— innocent drinks (@innocent) December 7, 2015
Saint West?? Nobody knows what it means but it's provocative it gets the people going
— OvO-Will (@ElJefe2414) December 7, 2015
When you hear Kim and Kanye named their son Saint West pic.twitter.com/ebEWseNKhw
— ️ (@purposeavon) December 7, 2015
We're shutting down. There's no way we or anyone else will write a joke as perfect as Kanye naming his son Saint West. See ya!
— Comedy Central UK (@ComedyCentralUK) December 7, 2015
4. Some saw the religious connotations of the name, given his dad’s nickname Yeezus.
Saint West, Son of Yeezus Christ pic.twitter.com/IRekjvhFul
— Saint West (@OnlySaintWest) December 8, 2015
All praise the holy mother!!! #SaintWest pic.twitter.com/bMocmd1nIn
— Shane Owens (@Shawnes553) December 8, 2015
saint west, son of Yeezus Christ pic.twitter.com/hlcC62CZON
— RachelDubs (@racheldubs_) December 7, 2015
Saint West pic.twitter.com/7uC7sCBoPe
— Jay (@iJay_ii) December 7, 2015
It's confirmed. #Kimye actually really truly wholeheartedly believe they're god's gift to the world. #kimyebabyname #SaintWest #cringe #ugh
— Jenny Hewett (@jen_hewett) December 8, 2015
When you're named Saint West & the pope decides to rap about it pic.twitter.com/40WxKOjubp
— Saint West (@_Saint_West_) December 8, 2015
Wow, I wonder how much of a god complex #SaintWest is going to have.
— Rebecca E. Carvalho (@RebeccaEstherC) December 7, 2015
5. Some predicted fame and glory for baby Saint.
People have talked for years abt streamlining the saint-making process. Kim & Kanye just did it. pic.twitter.com/XA5dqxvAEM
— Bruce Feiler (@BruceFeiler) December 7, 2015
Kim and Kanye’s baby is named Saint West! No word yet on what he’s the patron Saint of, but my bet is Instagram.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) December 7, 2015
Kim kardashian's baby boy, saint west rocking the Yeezus collection right here!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/OfS0Jcddmw
— Patoranking (@pyepar) December 8, 2015
what if saint west actually does become a missionary and a formally recognised holy person in christianity??? will he be saint saint west???
— jas (@jazszszmine) December 8, 2015
Saint West? Sounds like his baby sheets are woven with gold fibre. They probably are.
— Pillow Case ○★ (@Pree_Sexwale) December 8, 2015
Saint West, the patron of selfies
— Aparna Nancherla (@aparnapkin) December 8, 2015
#Saint West? At least they're hopeful lol
— Leslie (@leslie_ar) December 7, 2015
Thrilled to announce that we'll be publishing Saint West's memoir in 2040.
— Doubleday (@doubledaypub) December 7, 2015
Saint West, the Patron Saint of Fame
— Krystie Lee Yandoli (@KrystieLYandoli) December 7, 2015
6. But others had their doubts.
If you are called Saint West doesn't mean you will be a saint when you grow up.
— #Dr. ALEWA (@Aquessi_Emma) December 8, 2015
#SaintWest The patron Saint of trashy reality TV shows?
— Tony Shepherd (@tonysheps) December 7, 2015
7. Some thought Kim was showing her patriotism for various sports, especially since her ex Reggie Bush won the Superbowl with the New Orleans Saints in 2010.
In case y'all were still wondering why kim called her son "saint west" 😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/n6LsmzQqrd
— Patoranking (@pyepar) December 8, 2015
Saint West… Kanye & Kim are obviously massive @SouthhamptonFC fans
— Carl Frampton (@RealCFrampton) December 7, 2015
Am I the only one that finds this hilarious? #SaintWest 👼 pic.twitter.com/6mDY84PliX
— Maria Ines (@hockey_maria) December 8, 2015
8. There were also comparisons to Pete Wentz’s son, who is also called Saint.
I'm so happy that I live in a time where Kanye West & Pete Wentz both have a son named Saint
— megan (@meganshutup) December 7, 2015
I hope Saint West and Saint Wentz release the hottest rap-rock album of 2027
— jolly justin. (@PurpleJetplanes) December 8, 2015
Saint West and Saint Wentz. I hope they end up in the same class and hilarity ensues.
— Mama Forever (@mspeeptoepumps) December 8, 2015
Saint Wentz and saint west when they first meet pic.twitter.com/P7Xtbb9ji7
— Catherine (@suxensuxs) December 7, 2015
"Pete Wentz & Kanye West both have sons named Saint" best friends forever lmao pic.twitter.com/9C2x8PxiBb
— forameus (@blissfuIfiction) December 7, 2015
9. Some even offered suggestions for the couple’s future kids.
@KimKardashian It seems like you really need some name inspiration. May we suggest 'Cheesy Bite' or 'Buffet' for your next baby? #SaintWest
— Pizza Hut UK (@pizzahutuk) December 7, 2015
They totally missed a trick there not calling him "Wild" ;) #SaintWest https://t.co/15Q7Vju3F7
— asha leo (@ashaleo) December 8, 2015
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