Overview

• At San Diego Comic-Con, DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn called Trisha Paytas’s choice “cool” while flagging concerns that a superhero-inspired name could expose the child to teasing at school.
• Peacemaker stars Frank Grillo and Tim Meadows said the boy would thrive, especially in New York’s diverse environment.
• Paytas and her husband Moses Hacmon welcomed their first son, Aquaman Moses Paytas-Hacmon, on July 12 and announced the name on July 22, following earlier unconventional picks for daughters Malibu Barbie and Elvis.
• Gunn’s remarks coincide with the DC Universe’s relaunch after the recent Superman film and ahead of the Peacemaker season 2 premiere.
• Social media users have revived theories that Paytas’s bold baby names are publicity stunts or linked to celebrity reincarnation, reigniting debates over influencer culture and child welfare.