Last autumn, the Tinseltown grapevine worked itself into a frenzy about what Britney Spears and her former husband Kevin Federline would name their second child. Their choice of Sutton Pierce Federline was eventually announced, and with initials to match his older brother as well as suncream ratings, the new baby's in good company, even if his name is a little on the weird side.

Before the birth, gossip rags were convinced that the baby would be a girl who would be given the moniker Jailynn (a mixture of her father Jamie, her mother Lynn and her sister Jamie-Lynn’s names) – a rumour that proved to be totally false given that the baby was in fact a boy.

For their first-born son, they chose a traditional, fairly dignified name – Sean Preston - which was surprising given Spears’ reputation for everything tacky.

Yet not all celebrities are so restrained. Over the last two years, storks have been dropping little bundles all over celeb-land, and the role-call of baby names has ranged from barmy to weird, traditional to plain old-fashioned and from spiritual to the really rather beautiful.

HereÂ’s our pick of the star baby names.

Moses and Apple Martin

Okay, so we get Moses. ItÂ’s a strong, Biblical name and therefore likely to appeal to anyone who has even a passing interest in religion, but what were Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin thinking when they named their daughter Apple? Fruit should never be your inspiration when naming children (just ask Peaches Geldof). However, it could be worse. There are, apparently, two poor girls wandering round the UK with the grocery-inspired name of Aubergine. We kid you not.

Tennyson Spencer Crowe

Considering his reputation for brawling and drinking, it was somewhat of a surprise when Gladiator star Russell Crowe opted for a sensitive, literary name for his son. It must be wife DanielleÂ’s influence.

Alistair Stewart

Who would have guessed that the man who once screamed 'Do Ya Think IÂ’m Sexy?' would have chosen something soÂ… wellÂ… boring for his son with Penny Lancaster. Yes, itÂ’s Scottish Rod, but it isnÂ’t sexy.

Cruz Beckham

We could just about get our heads around Brooklyn (named after where he was conceived) and Romeo (you can just imagine David hollering to Victoria: “It’s Shakespeare innit?”) but Cruz? Why, oh why? Is it after Penelope? Or the missile? Or even a P&O ferry? Maybe Posh and Becks were just trying to be uber-trendy. All we know is that they failed… badly.

Bluebell Madonna Halliwell

Just as mum Geri once screeched ‘Look At Me’, baby Bluebell’s name says the same thing. Someone should have told Geri the showbiz world is only big enough for one Madonna.

Kal-El Cage

This is so weird, we bet dad Nicholas Cage and mum Alice Kim get tired of explaining it every time they introduce their son to someone new. For those of us not clued into CageÂ’s whacky world, Kal-El is named after the Kryptonite name given to Superman by his parents. Does it make sense now? NoÂ… thought not.

Suri Cruise

Considering he’s been dropped by his film company and panned by fans and critics alike for his over-exuberant declarations of love for fiancé Katie Holmes, it’s odd that Tom Cruise has finally got something right. Suri, which means princess or red rose in Persian, is distinctive while still being rather pretty.

Matilda Ledger

Aussie Heath Ledger must have been pining for his homeland when he came up with this one. Someone should have told him that just because he might sing 'Waltzing Matilda' every now and again, it doesnÂ’t make the name trendy. Actress mum Michelle Williams should have pointed out how old-fashioned it is.

Bay Atlas Anderson

The son of Kirstie Allsop and partner Ben, Bay Atlas has a big name to live up to. At just one-month-old, he is unlikely to be able to carry the world on his shoulders yet but give him time.

Isabella Damon

Matt Damon and wife Luciana chose the classic Isabella for their daughter born earlier this year. And if you donÂ’t believe itÂ’s timeless, think Isabella Rossellini and Isabella Blow.

Dixie Dot and Bibi Belle Ryder Richardson

She may have the perfect eye when it comes to designing your home, but when it comes to names, Anna Ryder Richardson obviously has no taste. Sadly poor old Dixie Dot and Bibi Belle sound like the kinds of names youÂ’d be more likely to find in a drag club.

Henry Gunther Ademola Dashtu

It started off so well with Henry but then mum, Heidi Klum, and dad, Seal, got greedy and it all started to go horribly wrong with a second, third and fourth name being added to their newborn son. HeÂ’ll need very large name tags at school.

Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt

It’s bad enough having a surname with ‘Pitt’ in it, but to make matters worse, Angelina and Brad have given poor old baby Shovel… sorry Shiloh, a whacky first name too. But with Maddox for her brother and Zahara for a sister, no one was surprised.

Coco Cox-Arquette

ItÂ’s hard not to picture Irene Cara jumping off a taxi screaming 'FameÂ… Remember my name,' but baby Coco is simply too young to be famous in her own right yet. The juryÂ’s out on Courtney CoxÂ’s baby name; itÂ’ll be cool every time there is an 80s revival.