> At a Glance
> – Elon Musk shared on X that twins Strider and Azure are named after The Lord of the Rings and Elden Ring
> – Son Strider Sekhar honors Aragorn and physicist Chandrasekhar
> – Daughter Comet Azure references the most powerful spell in Elden Ring
> – Why it matters: Rare insight into the billionaire’s personal life and pop-culture inspirations
In a rare public moment, Elon Musk explained the fantasy-driven origins of his twins’ names in a Jan. 8 comment on X, offering fans a glimpse into the tech mogul’s softer side.
The Name Stories
Musk replied to a photo of himself with 4-year-old twins Strider and Azure, whom he shares with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis.
> “Me with my son, Stroder Sekhar (named after Aragorn & great Indian physicist Chandrasekhar) and daughter, Comet Azure, named after the most powerful spell in Elden Ring.”
The nod to The Lord of the Rings places Musk firmly in the fantasy-fan camp, while the addition of Chandrasekhar pays homage to Nobel-winning astrophysicist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar.
Growing Family Timeline
Musk’s family has expanded rapidly:
- 2021: Twins Strider and Azure born (Nov.)
- 2022: Son X Æ A-12 with singer Grimes
- 2024: Daughter Arcadia with Zilis (Feb.)
- 2025: Son Romulus with Ashley St. Clair; fourth child with Zilis, Seldon Lycurgus, also born
The “Legion” Goal
Musk has privately spoken of wanting a “legion-level” number of children before the world’s end, according to Wall Street Journal reporting in April 2025. He reportedly views his kids as a modern-day legion and once texted St. Clair that surrogates would be needed to reach that scale.
Key Takeaways
- Strider and Azure’s names blend fantasy lore and scientific legacy
- Musk now has at least 13 publicly known children
- The billionaire frames fatherhood in epic, almost mythic terms
- His family growth shows no signs of slowing
