Our 3-year old son is named Story. He was named after 5-time NASA shuttle commander Dr. Story Musgrave.

The name is Norse. A solid Viking name. It derives from Storr, which means Large. Large in stature. Large in achievement. Large.

As a surname, it has often been passed down as a girl’s name.

But it would appear things are changing.

(Oh, on a strange note, our Story’s best friend is named Elias.)

Is Elfman Jenna’s husband’s last name? I’ve noticed that the majority of actresses keep the name they had when they first hit it big, so that’s why I was wondering.

Sarah’s note: Yes. The only major celebs I can think of who changed their names professionally are Jenna, Courteney Cox-Arquette, Christy Turlington Burns, and Victoria Beckham. I’m sure there are more though.

Others have changed them personally — like Jennifer Garner is Jennifer Affleck, Jennifer Aniston was Jennifer Pitt, and Jessica Simpson was Jessica Simpson Lachey — but still use their maiden names professionally.

As a side note, Jenna got popular in 1996 after she had already been married for a year, so I don’t know if she would be known by her maiden name in the first place…

elias is really nice name, but story? hmmm… interesting at least

Oh thanks, Bren! I’ve heard of Story used as a name before but I can’t remember what movie. It’s the title character of M. Night Shyamalan’s movie Lady in the Water. I’m a big reader so I love the name, although I think it fits better as a girl name. It’s pretty unisex though. Congrats to the new parents!

Congratulations to Jenna and Bodhi!

I love the baby’s name, especially Elias! My son is also Elias. It is pretty popular name here in Finland.

So happy for the Elfman family… Jenna was unbelievable playing basketball so very pregnant not so long ago. Has anyone heard if Jennifer Duggar of the Duggar Clan has been born?

Is Elias the middle or last name?

Congrats to them–LOVE the name Story!

Sarah’s note: Middle. His last name is Elfman like his parents.

What a stunning picture of Jenna! As for the name, I saw it recently on some parenting mag’s list of “cutting edge” names or something. It was probably Cookie Magazine seeing as that one is particularly “out there” and pretentious at the same time, LOL. I think Story could actually grow on me. There’s something peaceful about it. Congrats to them!

Thanks Lilybett. I really thought that Jett and Pilot were Scientology related names, but maybe I was hallucinating!

Does anybody know anything about the origin of the name Story (or the origin as it’s use as a name)? Is it just using the word as a name or does it have some kind of historical connotation? A lot of you have heard it before!

I don’t particularly care for the name but it is quite unique. I do agree, she seemed to be pregnant forever. This is a baby booming month. I personally know 3 people who just gave birth, 2 that are expecting any day now! July is a busy month for babies all around!