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Groovy, baby — it’s a boy!
Mike Myers and his wife Kelly Tisdale welcomed their first child — a boy — earlier this month, PEOPLE confirms.
“He is healthy and the parents are ecstatic,” his rep tells PEOPLE of the new addition, whose name is Spike.
The Austin Powers actor, 48, and Tisdale, who tied the knot last fall, confirmed the pregnancy in May.
– Anya Leon with reporting by Julie Jordan
Spike was my Guinea Pig’s name growing up…
- Nicole on
Spike Myers, son of Mike Myers…. oh boy. If he wanted his son named for him, maybe Mike Jr. would have been a little less pet-like (I’m saying this, and am not a fan of juniors at all!)
- B.J. on
WHY???? No way a precious baby should be saddled with what is essentially a dog’s name.
- kendrajoi on
Ruff….
- cris on
thats just sad people calling there kid such a awful name, like really that child has to grow up and be in school with kids, and theres always a class bully or a few, and i bet the kid called “spike” will be made fun of just for his name. Some actors shouldnt be allowed to have kids, specially if they cant choose a normal name for them.
- pamela a on
Spike is a cool name. 
Congrats to Mike & Kelly.
- MollyF on
Congratulations to them.
I hate the name. It will forever me of the vampire on Buffy. (I love Spike – the character – but still!)
- klutzy_girl on
Nice name for a dog!
- JMO on
I love Mike, gotta support a fellow Canadian, but Spike is a horrible name. Just plain horrible.
- Brooklyn on
Little Giants!!!
- Pamela on
Spike Myers? Ooook….
- Krystal on
I’m thinking they might be Buffy fans.
- beth on
yahyah im so happy for you and congralations for yall
- twynaja on
I was just thinking that they are a fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Actually to think about it Pink had Willow, and January Jones had Xander. We just need a Buffy and Cordelia to be complete.
- Josie on
Awful name. Just horrible.
- ClaireSamsmom on
The name Spike will always remind of that character from Notting Hill – “the masturbating Welsh man” as Hugh Grant put it.
- B on
LOL . . when I think of Spike I think of the show Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
- me on
Did they have a child or a dog? What is wrong with these idiots?
- tillie on
Mike and Spike…hahaha
- Anonymous on
Really happy
- twynaja on
Well, when I see the name Spike I think of Spike Lavery, the fictional character (son of Kendall Hart and Ryan Lavery) from the daytime drama All My Children. I <3 the name.
- Alecia on
Really?!?!?!!? Ugh. Congrats nonetheless
- Lady on
I had a cat named Spike. Spike is a cartoon dog in the Looney Tunes. Oh well, to each his own. I’ve always liked the name Fido. Maybe if I have another boy, that’s what I’ll name him.
Congrats on the new addition, whatever his name is.
- whatthewhat on
When I heard the name, I immediately thought of the dog from Rugrats lol…
- Shannon on
oh come on!…Spike?….really people, have celebrities got nothing better to do than stick their kids with names that are sure to earn them an a$$ whipping when they start school…Spike is for dogs and dinosaurs not kids…lol…what’s next Snoopy?
- Donna on
Ha ha B—right on!
I can’t believe that: Spike Myers……come on! Very ridiculous
- Ashley on
First of all…………ladies and gentleman calm down it there baby and they name him what they want they must like spike lee movies hahahaha
- stephanie on
Forgive me, but I thought of Spike Jones, Spike Lee, and and that this is one of the least offensive celeb names I’ve heard. Congrats to the happy parents.
- Souxsee on
Congratulations on the birth of your baby boy, but that name just doesn’t fit. Unfortunately this child does not belong to me or anyone else posting and therefore all I will say is: to each their own.
- Mandy on
It rhymes… Spike and Mike Myers… but nevertheless congratulations!
- Lauren on
Spike is an old English name. Relax people. If you new your cultural history youd know that. we actually considered it for our son but instead went with an old Irish name instead.
- bronwyn on
tillie, if I could like your comment, I would.
- smalltwnfashion on
sounds like Mike Myers watched All My Children . That was that name of one of Erica Kane’s (Susan Lucci) grandsons.
- Monika on
maybe they named him michael and just plan on calling him spike.
that would be way better.
- lizzy on
I agree it is a highly unusual name; perhaps they chose it to honour Spike Milligan. Mike Myers has paid homage to his British roots in many ways in the past and I suspect that is what is behind the name choice as well.
- Jennifer Moynihan on
Spike??? Seriously???
- Stella Bella on
Mike and Spike…wow! If they have another baby are they going to call him Bike, Trike or Pike?
- jai on
I love his movies and adored him on SNL. I thought he had a boyfriend? Oh well, congrats to both on the sweet little boy!
- Andy Mulia on
Uh…. Mr. Myers is a comedian. Ya think he could be putting us on by annoncing the name Spike?
- Nina on
Say wha…?
- ForeverMoore on
Let I remind people that Spike isn’t just a dogs name, Spike Jones is a perfectly wonderful name, and Mike has always been the find of guy who’s kinda been orginal. Maybe spike was nickname in the family? Who knows…. but seriously it’s just a name.
Congratulations to Mike And Kelly
- dharmainfrisco on
He has a wonderful sense of humor and I hope that “Spike” is part of it…
- Emily on
i would never name my child Spike but I think being Mike Myers is his dad ( funny, cool, hip) he will be ok!! congrats to them!!
- mmmm on
that is an awful name, if they have a girl would they have named her Tuffy??? or Ruff, i am sure the little boy is going to hate his name.
- renee on
Spike Lee Meyers
- Jane on
Spike? As in Spike Lee…Spike Jonze? Maybe he wants his son to be a great Director like these two men. Or Spike Jones the musician. Whatever the reason, I’m sure they put a LOT of thought into it before he was ever born. Congrats to the happy parents!!!
- LadyCSKF on
yes bronwyn, because everyone should know the origin of every name EVER in the history of the world. get over yourself.
- heather on
Mike and Spike…..what’s the boy’s middle name…Rover?
Why do these Hollywood celebs think it is cool to burden their offspring with idiotic names they are saddled with for the rest of their lives? What is wrong with the MOTHER???
Apple, Moses, Honor, Truly, Dweezle, Moon Unit, Pilot Inspektor, Fifi Tinkerbelle…I feel sorry for them.
- Shan on
People, who made you the judge? Mike & Kelly didn’t ASK for own opinions on the name. It’s none of our business if we like it or not. So I hope people were nice about it. But as always, people have to be mean because they hide behind their keyboards and think they can say anything they want.
- MollyF on
Spike Lee Myers! My first thought too!
- Mira on
My lizard’s name is Spike… Poor kid
- T on
While I agree its an awful name..just awful….with a dad named Mike Myers do you think it really matters? LOL I mean the moment anyone makes fun of that kids name, he can sick his bodyguard on em.
- KC on
My dog’s name and my neighbor’s dog’s name. Does he want his kid to be taken seriously? I thought this might be the nickname. Apparently neither of them picked up a baby name book – maybe they can’t read. Not very mature. Why not just name the kid Shrek or something stupid like that.
- j on
Congratulations to them!
Why’d I just say aloud “Spike Powers is a weird but cool name… ” Lol, I totally bypassed Myers.
Their kid though… (shrug)
- Niche on
Omg,Spike??? wow,these people never cease to amaze me with the names that they choose for their kids.Couldnt have just named him…oh,i dont know..Michael.My brothers name is Michael..not a bad name lol.I know its their choice and its their right to name their kids but c’monnnn,you have think about the way kids and people will treat them 
- Melissa Kelly on
last name of wife, Tisdale, i thought of ashley tisdale…then I thought is this her sister???? not sure, if she’s really the one but Ashley’s real sister has a daughter. there’s so many people have the same first, middle and last name….I guess….and can be easily mistaken for the other…because her sister’s middle name is kelly.
- hi there on
Poor baby !! WHAT a HORRIBLE name !!!!! WHAT were they thinking ??
- Tim & Sue on
I think Spike is a pretty badass name, I wouldn’t mess with a kid named Spike…
- Anonymous on
wow….she’s attractive.
- tyler on
You have to remember this kid is growing up with Apple, Zuma, Harlow etc. Names like Bobby, Cindy and Billy would be weird names in the circle this kid is going to run in.
- dawn on
At first, I thought it said Mike Myers is Dead! Oops!
- Ash on
Maybe it’s short for Spichael Myers
- Anonymous on
I like the name Spike. I have a Great-Uncle with the name. Congrats to the couple.
- Heather on
Spike? Really? These parents should be shot. Poor little guy saddled with a bad name and crazy parents.
- Betsy on
bahahaha!! Spike!!
- Anonymous on
Another wacky celeb baby name, poor kid – but they must like it so who cares what someone on the other side of the world thinks!! Congrats to them on a healthy baby boy.
He must be excited to finally become a dad before the big 50. Being nosey, but was curious – does anyone know if his ex wife didn’t want/couldn’t have kids?
- Sam & Freya's Mum on
Spike? That’s a dog’s name! Wow, these “stars” should be arrested for child abuse with some of these weird names! Poor kid
- Dee on
Spike is the ugliest kid name I ever heard in my life. It reminds me of a dog, or a 13 year old, school drop out, street gang member and that’s just his nickname. I can’t imagine a baby being called “Spike.” Or, even dumber – a doctor or lawyer named Spike. Mike Myers turned out to be an idiot. I haven’t liked him since his left his lovely wife for a blond, half his age.
- Jill Conner on
Seriously people.. Every couple gets to choose their own name for their children.. If you don’t like it don’t comment.. You are all so rude.. Congrats to Mike and Kelly!
- Hope on
Woof, woof!
- Terri on
C’mere, Spike! Here boy! (whistle)
- Terri on
Perhaps Mike Myers & his wife are fans of HAPPY DAYS or Fonzie’s nephew Spike. [Spike Lee's given name is Sheldon Jackson Lee. I guess he used Spike as a nickname. Who wants to answer to Sheldon?]
- Shayla on
whoa, heather, calm down. she had something valid to add to the conversation. why don’t YOU get over YOURSELF? jeeze, take some midol and calm down.
- jenna on
Geez get off their backs people. Ever heard of Spike Lee, Spike Jonez, and there’s some famous chef named Spike from Top Chef. They could have made it cooler to spell it spyke (smile). Congrats.
- Tee on
While it is their right to name that poor baby anything they want to ……. come on ….. Spike??? That comes under the heading of child abuse!!!! Guess when you get to be a star your brain no longer functions in the rehlm of reality …. or they are just plain idiotic.
- tlm on
I hope the best for Mike, Kelly, and their new son. I’ve been wondering if and when Mike will put out some new comedy. He is missed.
Billie Watkins Jr.
- Billie Watkins Jr. on
Spike and Mike Myers. Come on, he’s a comedian! I’m sure it’s a joke and he just doesn’t want people to know the real name.
- Hen on
Could of picked a better name… { AUSTIN] but congratulations and God bless…
- susan on
Yep, look it up people its an old and legitimate name.. And since when are names “reserved” for dogs. http://www.bowwow.com.au/doggynames/top20/dog_male.html
That is the top 20 dogs names, Spike isn’t on it and most of them are “people” names.
I know a lovely toddler named Spike, his brother is Ziggy and it suits him perfectly!
- bex on
Spike Jonze, yes. Spike Myers, well…um, not so much. but congrats all the same to the new parents.
- mazie beth on
Please, Mike, let this be a joke on us and part of your sense of humor…please.
- VioletRose on
do you think he’s joking? how did he convince his wife to go with Spike for a sweet newborn? sure if you’re a comedian it works, but for so many other things Spike Myers looks odd on a resume
- Romy on
48 is very old for a 1st time dad. Good luck to that kid!
- journeyrox on
Wanna bet this was Mike punking the press? Betcha…
- Person on
IT is adorable and by the time he grows up, kids like Apple and other’s will have paved the way. It won’t be like that, calm down people LOL..
- Cindy on
Spike from Buffy The Vampire Slayer was the first thing I thought of.
Anyway, Congratulations on the new arrival!
- eribri on
Come on people! Has nobody ever heard of the famous directors Spike Lee or Spike Jonze? Just because you hear the name commonly for a dog or cat doesn’t mean squat. You should really read up on your English history before opening your mouth unless you like to appear uncultured.
Also, your opinion on a child’s name really does not matter because it isn’t your child and has no affect whatsoever on your life. Just get over whatever hangups you may have about the name Spike and just congratulate the new parents.
- TV on
Just the latest edition to the epidemic of celebs embarrassing the h*ll out of their children by giving them stupid names.
- Kelly on
As off-the-wall as the name Spike is, I gotta say I prefer it over some made-up or crazily misspelled name. At least it’s a real name/word. While it will always be a conversation piece for the guy, at least there will be no doubt as to what he’s saying or how to spell it. Congrats to the family!!
- KRS on
Journeyrox – it’s not so bad. A friend of my aunt and uncles is about to be a dad at 50 of twins in about a month (very in shape doesn’t look it at allthough)!!!
oh and my neigbhor had an iguana named spike. Just remembered that lol.
- JMO on
It’s not the worst name out there, especially from celebs. I’m surprised at how many people on here actually sound mad at their choice. It’s not like they just named your kid. It’s Mike Myers…. Is it really that shocking?
- Chrissy on
~bronwyn Please try to get a grip on yourself while you are chastising the rest of us uninformed people that have failed to memorize every old name known to all cultures.
By your logic, an old English name of Studs would be great, too. “Hey, Stud boy, how you doin’?” Let’s call a child Garfield and have everyone try not to conjure up a contentious lazy cat with a taste for lasagna.
Spike isn’t a deal breaker, I think Studs might rack up some substantial therapy bills.
- Leslee on
Well I send my congrats to a fellow Canuck, Spike, really? Sorry but that’s stupid name for a kid. It’s either a nickname or a name suited for a dog. 
- robinepowell on
“48 is very old for a 1st time dad. Good luck to that kid!”
Huh?
- soph on
they’re either Buff fans or All My Children fans… well congrats to them either way…
- Anonymous on
I love how people complain about unique names. While I would never choose the name Spike for my child, it’s much better than Earl, Penelope, Lola… Sure, Michael, Emily, James, Elizabeth are beautiful names, but everyone has them! Some people would rather think outside the box and not give there kid the same name to share with two other children in their class. How many people have an aunt/sister named Carol, Susan, Jessica, or Jennifer? Oh and lets not forget all of the Uncle John’s out there.
- hs on
I really hope they only tell the press that they named the child Spike, and in private they call him William, or Johnny, or Brian (he’s Canadian after all, eh)
- juppa on
Why didn’t he just name him Shrek?!?!?
- LOL on
Why are unintelligent people who only THINK they are funny, allowed to breed?
- Boo-Boo on
All I can say is a lot of you guys here (not all) are bullies. You’re mean spirited and hateful. That’s all I have to say.
- MollyF on
Um, hello. The kid’s not going to get bullied in the playground. He’ll be going to school with other celebrity kids with equally unusual names. If they’d called him John, then I’d be worried.
- Ratty on
Spike Milligan was a very famous British/Irish comedian, maybe he called the baby after him !
- cara on
what the hell, he’s not a dog, it seems like people knowadays, especially celebrities are naming their kids after dogs, what the hell, maybe i should name my child milo or spot, but i think milo’s taken.
- melinda on
cara, I think that might be it. I think Mike was a fan of The Goon Show, which Spike Milligan was a member of (along with Peter Sellers). I know Mike loves a lot of British humor. That would be a good name to honor one of the best (and underrated IMHO) British comedic actors.
- MollyF on
Seriously ?
SPIKE ? What a dumb name !
Was he watching a “BUFFY” marathon non-stop and thought it would be a good name for his kid ? YEESH !
Michael Jr., Sean or Peter would have been a good name..not something one would put for a dog or a evil vampire.
What IS going on in those celebs heads ??!!! Sticking their kids with stupid names that the kid(s) will have to live with for the rest of their lives….like Apple, Pilot Inspektor, Moon Unit…
Well, at least it’s not Shrek.
- T on
Wouldn’t be surprised if Spike is just the kid’s nickname, if not a total joke on the media. I would have assumed he’d name his son Eric to honor his father…
- kgirl42 on
@kgirl42…I was thinking the exact same thing!!
- Sarah S. on
The name is growing on me-I actually kind of like it + think Spike Myers sounds like a strong name–Congrats!
- Mia on
Love the name…In fact that is my 6 year olds name…
- TGirl on
Spichael Meyers…..Bwahahahaha. That was funny.
- Gal Capone on
I like it.
- Anonymous on
Spike might be a dogs name but, at least he didn’t name him Adam Sandlers ol dogs name which was Meatball..
- Ali on
A friend of mine had hamsters named Spike and Mike.
- Anonymous on
Guess what people….their baby…their choice! Is it really that much of a travesty for some??? Give me a break! There are more important things in this country to deal with other than what name they chose for their baby….Really?…
- Cat on
That’s my dog’s name! I love my dog, so I have good connotations with it.
- Heather on
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