Apple. Coco. Denim. Kal-el. Ireland.
What do these seemingly random words and syllables have in common?
For students keeping up with celebrity baby-making and child-naming, the answer is obvious: the unusual names celebrities give their babies.
Such uncommon names have been popping up more often as celebrities seem to have been popping out more babies.
University students said they have noticed the abundance of pregnant superstars, and they have something to say about this trend.
Third-year College student Chelsey Jones said she thinks having babies is in vogue right now for celebrities, and this trend is not necessarily something new.
"I think for celebrities, having babies is a huge fad right now -- and so is naming children weird," Jones said. "But with pregnancy and the media, it's always been a fad -- [celebrities] can use it to plan their career, like if they have a movie coming out."
In addition to promotional motives, some students think celebrities may use their families as a way of getting noticed. One star who is receiving a lot of attention from students is Britney Spears.
Third-year College student Queonna Edmonds said she thinks many aspects of Spears' life reflect what is in fashion at the time, including both family and religion. Edmonds added that Spears has made a number of poor choices that may reflect her desire to remain in gossip columns.
"Britney is going to end up regretting a lot," Edmonds said. "When you have children you have to be smarter than that."
University students said being a parent is one of the most important responsibilities a person can have, and celebrities should not treat the job lightly.
Yet fourth-year College student Devon Johnson said while the task can be daunting, celebrities should not necessarily be condemned for wanting to be parents.
"Parenthood is a cornerstone of our society today, and being a good parent is one of the most fulfilling goals of a lifetime," Johnson said. "When in the limelight all the time, it's admirable that [celebrities] want to raise children."
On the other hand, Johnson said it is easy for the demands of one's celebrity status to make the job more difficult than it may be for a regular person.
"With their high-profile lives, if they are having children for the wrong reasons, it could do more damage," Johnson said.
Other students discussed additional ways in which celebrities may not be the best parents, despite their extensive resources and possibly good intentions.
Fourth-year College student Habab Mohamed Ahmed said she thinks celebrities use their riches to aid them in taking care of their children.
"Celebrity mothers will pay someone to teach them to be a good mother, whereas a good mother would personally spend time with her kids," Ahmed said.
Ahmed said she thinks being a good parent does not require a huge salary and three nannies but rather some time and effort.
"It doesn't take much to throw a ball for your kid," Ahmed said.
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