Kevin James explains meaning of daughter Shea Joelle's name

I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry star Kevin James and his wife Steffiana welcomed their second child, Shea Joelle, on June 14th, and rumors flew that the Mets fan may have been inspired by their stadium when choosing a name for his daughter. It’s true — while explaining his 4-week-old daughter’s moniker, Kevin said,

I honestly…honestly did [name her after Shea Stadium]. I have been a Mets fan my whole life and [have] such good memories going to Shea Stadium. Her middle name is Joelle after my dad Joe who passed away. I brought it in because he used to take me to Shea all the time.

I can’t believe this got by my wife. She ended up liking the name just for the name itself.

However, Shea Stadium will be replaced by Citi Field in 2009 — the new stadium is currently under construction. He jokes,

I am excited and a little upset I am going to have to change [her name] to Citi [Field], when they change the stadium over.

Source: The Sports Interview

Thanks to CBB reader Angela.

Comments

I love Kevin James, I think he is such a funny actor. I love his little girl’s name too. I bet she is gorgeous, hopefully we will see pics soon!

- Jen on July 14th, 2007

I love the name, and his thing for naming his daughter after his father is sort of what I have planned. I just want to name my daughter–should I have one down the road–after my grandmother. She was a special woman…still is.

- FC on July 15th, 2007

I too have a daughter named after Shea stadium. My husband is another huge Mets fan so our daughter is Teagan Shea.

- Rhiannon on July 15th, 2007

Love kevin, and his wife is beautiful.

- gianna on July 16th, 2007

We are going to name our little girl Aine (pronounced Anya) Shea…also after Shea Stadium. My husband is a huge Mets fan and he is sad to see the name change to Citi. I noticed that one of you who posted is named Rhiannon..that is my older daughter’s name! Seems great minds think alike.

- Rachel on June 11th, 2008

Benigna Marko felt it necessary to say,. what a heartfelt story. That is so sweet and wife agreeing is the icing. Nice to name your loved one after a passion and your dad. Benigna Marko

- Benigna Marko on July 29th, 2008

I know of a little boy named Teagan Shae. I have also heard of Shae a lot on boys because they are named after Shae stadium. I like Joelle. I had a friend named Joelle and this is the second time I ever heard it on someone else.

- Doireann on January 19th, 2009

I love Kevin James!! I have followed him since the first episode of King of Queens!! I still watch re-run episodes every night. He brings out so much laughter even when things are tough for me. His wife seems amazing too!! Best to them both!!

- Amy on November 10th, 2011