At a Glance
- Kendall Jenner, 30, told the In Your Dreams With Owen Thiele podcast she has a “baby name list” ready for future children
- She rejected the idea of “insane” or “nepo baby names,” calling the trend “ridiculous”
- The model ruled out continuing the Kardashian-Jenner tradition of K-starting names
Why it matters: The candid interview offers a rare glimpse into Jenner’s personal timeline for motherhood and her parenting philosophy before any pregnancy news breaks.
Kendall Jenner is in no rush to become a mom, but she already knows exactly what she won’t name her future kids. Appearing on the Friday, Jan. 9 episode of the In Your Dreams With Owen Thiele podcast, the 30-year-old supermodel confirmed she has a running roster of potential baby names-none of them “crazy.”
Jenner’s Baby-Name Philosophy
When host Owen Thiele teased her about choosing “insane” or “nepo baby names,” Jenner brushed off the suggestion. “I think that it’s kind of ridiculous. The whole name situation,” she said, noting that her list is “normal” because she loves “a good normal name. Like a beautiful normal name.”
Key points Jenner shared:
- The list is already written and constantly updated
- She favors classic, recognizable names over trendy inventions
- She won’t follow the family pattern of K-names for daughters
Jenner doubled down on rejecting the K tradition: “No, babe. Absolutely not.”
Inspiration From Hollywood
While she kept her actual picks private, Jenner cited Joaquin Phoenix and Brad Pitt as examples of “incredible” names that balance uniqueness with acceptability. “It’s a unique name, but it’s not, like, ‘Doorbell,'” she joked, defending creative choices that still sound like actual names.
Timeline for Motherhood
The Kardashians star has pushed back her own childhood deadline. “When I was young I used to say that by 27 I’d love to have kids,” she recalled in a May 2024 Vogue interview. “Now I’m past that and I feel like I’m still so young. I’m enjoying my kidless freedom.”
Her current stance:
- No immediate plans to start a family
- Content with her present life stage
- Open to children when the time feels right
Family Naming Patterns
Jenner’s five sisters-Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kylie, and Kendall-all carry the signature K, a tradition started by parents Kris and Caitlyn Jenner. Breaking that pattern would mark a generational shift in the famous family.
Why She’s Waiting
Beyond enjoying “kidless freedom,” Jenner has not publicly detailed specific career or personal milestones she wants to hit before becoming a parent. On the podcast, she emphasized simply wanting names she can picture on an adult rather than a gimmick that ages poorly.
Key Takeaways
- Kendall Jenner has a curated list of future baby names that favor classic over quirky
- She dismissed both the “nepo baby” label and the Kardashian-Jenner K tradition
- The model feels no urgency to have children, prioritizing her current independence
