At a Glance
- Kendall Jenner, 30, already has a curated list of baby names picked out
- She rejects “nepo baby” trends and K-names, favoring “normal” choices like Brad Pitt or Joaquin Phoenix
- Jenner told the In Your Dreams With Owen Thiele podcast she’s “enjoying my kidless freedom” for now
- Why it matters: The supermodel’s candid comments offer a rare look at how A-listers approach the universal question of naming the next generation
Kendall Jenner may not be ready for motherhood, but she has already done the homework. During a wide-ranging chat on the Friday, Jan. 9 episode of the In Your Dreams With Owen Thiele podcast, the 30-year-old supermodel confirmed she keeps a running roster of potential baby names and shared the surprising criteria guiding her choices.
The List Exists-and It’s “Not Crazy”
“I definitely have my list. It’s not crazy,” Jenner told host Owen Thiele, laughing off the idea that her selections are outlandish. “I actually love my baby list. My baby name list.”
While she kept the actual names under wraps, she stressed the choices skew classic rather than contrived. “It’s normal because I love like a good normal name. Like a beautiful normal name,” she explained.
No K-Names, No “Doorbells”
Jenner swiftly shut down any speculation that she would extend the Kardashian-Jenner tradition of K-themed monikers.
“No, babe. Absolutely not,” she said, ruling out the family pattern started by her mother, Kris Jenner. Still, she isn’t opposed to something distinctive if it feels authentic.
“Joaquin Phoenix is an incredible name,” she offered as an example. “It’s a unique name, but it’s not, like, ‘Doorbell.'”
Other Hollywood names earned her praise:
- Brad Pitt – “an incredible name”
- Joaquin Phoenix – “unique” yet grounded
“There’s so many good names,” she added, underscoring that the bar isn’t about fame but about resonance.
Timeline for Kids? Not Yet
Jenner first voiced a desire to become a mom at a young age, telling Vogue in a May 2024 interview that her original goal was to have children by 27. She has since relaxed that timeline.
“Now I’m past that and I feel like I’m still so young. I’m enjoying my kidless freedom,” she said in the glossy feature.
On the podcast she doubled down, reiterating that while children are in her future, she is in no rush.
Inside Her Naming Philosophy
Jenner’s approach balances practicality with creativity. Key points she shared:
- Rejects “nepo baby names” that feel performative
- Prefers names that travel well across adulthood
- Won’t repeat the K-pattern set by her parents
- Keeps a physical or digital list handy for whenever the moment arrives
The model also mocked the media frenzy around celebrity baby names, calling the obsession “kind of ridiculous.”
Family Footsteps-Or Not
The Kardashian-Jenner clan is known for headline-grabbing baby names, from North and Saint to Stormi and Aire. Kendall’s stance carves out space for individuality within a dynasty famous for branding every detail.
Her comments also reveal a generational shift: the desire to give children a shot at normalcy despite living under constant scrutiny.
Public Reaction
Social media lit up after the podcast dropped, with fans speculating which “normal” names might make the cut. Suggestions trending online include:
- James
- Eleanor
- Luke
- Grace
Jenner has not responded to the chatter, maintaining her history of keeping romantic relationships and personal plans largely private.
What’s Next
For now, Jenner remains focused on modeling, her tequila brand 818, and enjoying “kidless freedom.” She told News Of Losangeles last year that becoming an aunt to more than a dozen nieces and nephews has offered “the best of both worlds,” letting her experience parenthood vicariously without sacrificing spontaneity.
No due date, no partner announcement, and no baby-name spoilers-just a confident woman secure in the knowledge that when the time comes, the right name is already waiting.
Key Takeaways
- Kendall Jenner keeps a private baby-name list she calls “beautiful” and “normal”
- She refuses to continue the family K-name tradition
- Kids are part of her long-term plan, yet she savors the present without them
- The supermodel favors timeless names over flashy “nepo baby” labels
