Rachel Griffiths announces sex of her baby

Six Feet Under star Rachel Griffiths has announced that the baby she is carrying, and giving birth to this month, is a sister for son Banjo.

Thanks to CBB Reader Jane for the update!

Edit-Please refrain from the comments on Banjo’s name. Yes, it’s odd, but it has meaning-Banjo Patterson was a famous Australian poet, whom Rachel, Australian herself, is honoring.

Comments

Banjo?!?!?!? I’m going to leave this one alone for now…

- FrauGummibarchen on June 5th, 2005

Congratulations to Rachel! Let’s hope she and her husband don’t go the “banjo” route for their little girl’s name. That name is a little over the top for me.

- Allison on June 5th, 2005

He’s named after a famous Australian poet. Rachel is Australian.

Please, no more comments on Banjo’s name. Every Rachel post seems to discuss it! Thanks!

- Sarah, CBB Editor on June 5th, 2005

congrats to her, how exciting! does anyone know how old her son is I can’t remember? I have a 18 month old son and just gave birth to his little sister 2 months ago. I love having one of each and I know she will love it too!

- emjk on June 5th, 2005

I’m afraid the little girl might be stuck with “Harmonica” for a name. Scary thought. Let’s hope for the best.

- Keedee on June 5th, 2005

I can’t wait to hear a namee!! Congrats.

- amanda** on June 5th, 2005

Excellent!!

I hope they call her Matilda. It would be perfect.

- pingpong on June 5th, 2005

Wonder what they will call her…Guitar? LOL

- Clare on June 5th, 2005

I’m thinking she will keep the musical tradition alive and name it Calliope.

- Schmoopy on June 5th, 2005

She could name her second child the same as
the first, and then when they fight they will
be the “dueling banjos”.

- Karen on June 6th, 2005

Guys leave it alone!!! He is names after a very famous Australian…that doesnt mean she will give her next child an interesting name…find something better to talk about!

- Kirsty on June 6th, 2005

I hope that she keeps her unique naming-though not too extreme. Not Banjo-bashing here-i actually like it-thinks its original. Would prefer an unusual name than being known as e.g. Emma (inital of last name)—- Emma G, Emma W
Although most of the popular names are lovely, im leaning to liking the more unusual ones!

- Shan on June 6th, 2005

Not bashing here so don’t flame me. If she wants to keep in the mode of musical instruments, how about Flute?? It’s a beautiful sounding instrument.

- Tammy on June 6th, 2005

Yes! Banjo Paterson wrote “Waltzing Matilda” so Matilda would be great. I agree with PingPong.

But on the name of Banjo, everyone keeps mentioning that it’s a famous Australian poet. Don’t forget that “Banjo” was his nickname. His name was Andrew Barton Paterson.

- Jessica Bird on June 6th, 2005

Honestly, why do you people insist on bashing this child’s name! HE WASN’T NAMED AFTER AN INSTRUMENT! Banjo Patterson is a very famous Australian. Rest of comment deleted-INAPPROPRIATE.

- natalie on June 6th, 2005

LOL

haha we are so cruel!

- Clare on June 6th, 2005

Sorry to harp on the issue!

- Karen on June 6th, 2005

She looks really pretty pregnant. I am a big fan of the show (although we only get to see it on DVD) and I think she looks so much prettier now than in season 1.

- highonlife on June 7th, 2005