Alabama Barker Gives Stamp of Approval to Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian’s Baby Name After Initial Criticism

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Alabama Barker has had a change of heart regarding her dislike for the baby name chosen by her dad Travis Barker and stepmom Kourtney Kardashian. In an interview with E! News, Alabama, who is 17 years old, expressed that she now finds the name to be cool and fitting, considering their family's affinity for unique and distinctive names.

Alabama initially did not support Travis' suggestion of naming their child Rocky. However, she has now changed her mind and is on board with the idea. Travis first mentioned the Rocky name during an episode of Complex's "GOAT Talk" video series in July while talking to Alabama. During the conversation, he expressed his liking for the name Rocky Thirteen, which had been on his mind recently.

His daughter, however, was not a fan, calling it a “bad” name. Alabama joked, “Even he knows it’s bad.”

Alabama Barker, Reign Disick, Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABA

Travis, who wedded Kardashian, 44, in May 2022, remained unaffected by Alabama's response. In fact, he justified why Rocky Thirteen holds a significant place in his heart. "Rocky George was the guitarist for Suicidal Tendencies," he disclosed. "And 13 is simply the ultimate number."

The musician suggested that the first name could also be a tribute to the acclaimed boxing movie of 1976, Rocky, which he hailed as "the ultimate boxing film."

Despite facing resistance from Alabama, Travis emerged victorious in the argument and announced last month that he and Kardashian had settled on naming their child Rocky.

During the "One Life One Chance With Toby Morse" podcast episode on Monday, October 30, Travis disclosed that there is a planned advantage for Hawaii, but it coincides with Rocky's anticipated arrival. He further mentioned that Rocky Thirteen Barker is due to be born either on Halloween or within the first week of November.

Rocky is joining a blended family as both Barker and Kardashian have children from previous relationships. Barker has two children, Alabama and son Landon, 20, with his ex-wife Shanna Moakler. He is also the stepfather to Atiana De La Hoya, 24, who is Moakler's daughter with ex Oscar De La Hoya.

Kardashian has three children, sons Mason (13) and Reign (8), and daughter Penelope (11), with her former boyfriend Scott Disick.

Kardashian revealed her fourth pregnancy in June during her attendance at Barker's Blink-182 concert in Los Angeles. It was confirmed last month that the expectant star is currently on bed rest as a precautionary measure in anticipation of the arrival of her and Barker's baby boy. This even led her to miss out on sister Kim Kardashian's birthday celebration at the end of October.