Nicole Richie Gives Birth To A Baby Boy
Congratulations are in order for Nicole Richie and Joel Madden on the birth of their second child, a baby boy they have named Sparrow James Midnight! The official announcement was made on Nicole’s official website but the news was quickly disseminated by Joel on his official Twitter profile. It’s a boy!!
In the middle of night, the very early hours of September 9, 2009 Sparrow James Midnight Madden was born to Nicole Richie and Joel Madden. He weighs 7lbs 14oz. Nicole, Joel, Harlow and Sparrow are all doing well. Thank you for all of your good wishes.
Joel tweeted: Geuss who’s back….. Oh i’m sorry we were only having a little baby boy.
I guess it turns out that those rumors we heard back in May about the baby being a boy turned out to be true!! You may recall that we learned over the weekend that Nicole reportedly checked into the hospital to give birth … and at last the Nic/Joel’s second child is born! Surely this must be a magic baby … he was born on 09.09.09. I can only imagine that the little guy is as cute as his big sister Harlow Winter Kate. Much, much love and congrats to the happy family on their expansion!! XO
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September 9th, 2009 at 11:52 am
So glad to hear that she finally gave birth! Much congrats to the beautiful little family.
September 9th, 2009 at 11:53 am
YAY! Can’t wait to see him! I bet he is adorable! They make cute babies!
September 9th, 2009 at 11:57 am
I love Joel and GC and all but honestly, what kind of a name is Sparrow?? dont people ever think how their kid is gonna feel with a name like that??
September 9th, 2009 at 11:59 am
I guess its good that he can always go by James – especially if he looks like his daddy…nothing sparrow-like about the madden boys.
September 9th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
yay! love her, she’s a great mom!
September 9th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
@Kelly — “dont people ever think how their kid is gonna feel with a name like that??” Um, like a rockstar? Trust me, these celeb children will rock their names right.
September 9th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
I guess its just a matter or personal opinion, i know i would be mad if was given an offbeat name like that, but again im not the child of a celebrity …… but whatever happened to “celebrities are people just like us”?? Some of these names are pretty outrageous, but sparrow is definately not one of the worst. Im just saying.
September 9th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
Yay!
Not feeling the name too much either but I know he is just as adorable as his big sister Harlow ;)
So happy for them!
September 9th, 2009 at 12:15 pm
i love the fact they had a little boy…i swear there gunna be the cutest family ever.
im not huge on the name – my mind went straight to Pirates lol. i think it would have been good to just have James Midnight.
September 9th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
So cute and I am happy for her but what a ridiculous name!! I am sorry!!
September 9th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Have to agree. I’m all for unusual names, but Sparrow? A little brown nuisance bird. Ah well, each to their own and I guess the name will end up “fitting” him as a lot of funny names do. Harlow and Sparrow will be the cutest little siblings!
September 9th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
i’m happy for them.
And, as others already mentioned, at least both – Harlow and James – have one normal name… could’ve been worse. :)
September 9th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
YAY! today is my husband’s birthday so 09/09 children must rock! ;-)
September 9th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Sparrow? Why do they hate him? It’s not a name I would have chosen but I can’t wait to see pics!
September 9th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
Hey, could be worse. Middle names could be Captain and Jack
September 9th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
Yay! I love this couple, they are so cute. And Harlow is adorable so this little guy is going to be so cute!
I love the name Sparrow but I’ve always liked it as a girl’s name. But celeb babies rock their (strange) names. I can’t wait to see photos!
September 9th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
love NR & she seems to be a great Mummy & Harlow is super cute!!!! Congrats to them….however, Sparrow is pretty unusual even for celebs…oh well, thier baby, thier choice. Nice news though :)
September 9th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Sparrow is a beautiful name. As is midnight.
And people… It’s not Pilot Inspektor…
lmao
September 9th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Sparrow- Harlow kind of rhymes. Anyways I think Sparrow may have a deep meaning for them, the child has enough names he can choose from to go by when he gets older. It is a little strange for a first name. Most of the children born these days have unique names :)
September 9th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
It’s just a name. If when he gets older and doesn’t dig it, he could always go by James….
As you know, a rose by any other name would….
and it’s not CoCo either =D
September 9th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
Call me crazy…but I kinda like the name… Harlow and Sparrow sound cute together.
September 9th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
9/9/09? wow! here’s hoping that adam will be watching over this child and the whole family.
September 9th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
What a lucky baby! 09/09/09!
September 9th, 2009 at 1:22 pm
Congrats goes out! Sparrow – what a name! anyway leonas new single check it out guys:
http://www.heatworld.com/Article/12097/Leona-Lewis/What-do-you-think-of-Leona-Lewis-brand-new-single
xxx
September 9th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
today is my birthday toooo
090909
love it!
September 9th, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Sparrow James = good. I love the name James. Midnight is just… ugh. Why Nicole? Why? Ah well… what can you do, right? Congratulations are in order, and 09-09-2009 is such a cool birth date to have.
September 9th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
Harlow WINTER Kate Madden – born in the winter. Sparrow James MIDNIGHT Madden – born right around midnight. Maybe they decided time of day or time of year needed to be included in their names.
Harlow and Sparrow are a bit unique while James and Kate are a bit more common. I love both full names! Congrats to the Madden family.
September 9th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
LOVE the name! I kinda wish I could freeze myself and wait for this kid to be like 25, cause he will be a looker
September 9th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
I’m usually not a big fan of wacky celebrity child names, but… Sparrow James Midnight? That’s actually kind of awesome, isn’t it?
September 9th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
OMG….Sparrow James Midnight? Seriously? SPARROW? You know, to each their own, but I have to say – personally – BLECH!
September 9th, 2009 at 3:29 pm
I hate the name Sparrow. It is a little, plain, common bird. It is just not masculine-sounding. I would go with James Midnight — way cooler-sounding. Sparrow just sounds too dainty for a boy.
September 9th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
I actually like the name a lot. At least it’s not Pilot Inspecktor…. And you know he’s gonna be so freakin adorable that it won’t matter what the hell his name is.
September 9th, 2009 at 3:52 pm
congratulations to them. i think they are a great couple but harlow is not an attractive little girl.
September 9th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Both children’s full names are perfect. Harlow and Sparrow scream rockstar, but if when the kids reach there teens or twenties and decide they hate them, the can easily go by James and Kate.
September 9th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
I love the names! As long as it isn’t completely stupid like Popsicle Stick Andrews or something like that I say the weirder the better!
September 9th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
I truly hate people who give their children weird ass names. It only hurts the child and they will hate you for it. That especially goes out to you, Gwyneth.
September 9th, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Oh, I LOVE both of their names, and I think more people should start giving their children really unique names- not just celebrities! Enough with the trends, already- we’re going to be in a huge crowd of Bellas, etc. pretty soon, both dogs and children. I’m also a big fan of multiple names with one “normal” name, so the child has several choices. Partially because of my own- my parents didn’t even bother to put “Jillian” on my birth certificate..
September 9th, 2009 at 4:45 pm
uhhhh…TRULY HATE, Tracy? You should reserve that shit for someone who deserves it.
September 9th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
maybe tracy is bent that she has such a boring name.
September 9th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
I’m sure she had a c-section to have the baby on this date..I don’t think luck had anything to do with it..It’s kind of annoying but they’re a cute family so I’ll let it slide..
September 9th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
duuude i love both thier kids names. Look i dont wanna sound… mean… But back @ high school there were like a million and one britney’s. Harlow and Sparrow aren’t THAT strange… Different but not weird so give them a break. Im sure there’s a meaning behind it like Djoyful said.
Anywaaaay congrats are in order to those two beautiful ppl… Im sure Sparrow is as cute as his older sister
September 9th, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Naming your child is the one thing in life you can do all on your own and nobody can change it…except the child when he or she turns 18!
Trent, I will count on you to provide up to the minute celeb-spawn name change news starting in …….maybe 14 yrs???
September 9th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
What IS it with these wacko names? Sparrow? Really?
September 9th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
We’re living in the 21st century. It’s more common to see ‘unusual’ names. I think it’s refreshing. I personally would have loved to have had a different name when I was kid. There were always at least another 4 or 5 Jessica’s in each year at school.
I’m happy with my name now, but I still think it would’ve been cool to have something unique and quirky.
September 9th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Congrats to them, but to me, Sparrow is a lovely name….for a GIRL!!!!! For goodness sake!
September 9th, 2009 at 10:13 pm
“As long as it isn’t completely stupid like Popsicle Stick Andrews or something ”
HAHAHAHAHA
Got a good chuckle out of that one, thanks Chivonne :)
September 9th, 2009 at 11:11 pm
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!!! I’M SO HAPPY FOR THEM. :)
September 10th, 2009 at 12:50 am
I absolutely love both childrens full names. Both Harlow and Sparrow are beautiful names and they both have traditional/dull middle names to equal it out anyway.
September 10th, 2009 at 1:11 am
OMG I knew it!!! I’m so excited! They are definately my favorite celebrity family and I can’t wait to see pictures of this baby boy… I’m sure he will be just as adorable as Harlow.
And about the name, I think Sparrow is a freakin’ awesome name! I love it!
September 10th, 2009 at 4:35 am
i really, really hope she didn’t have a planned c-section because of the date but unfortunately i wouldn’t be surprised. seems to be very common among celebs these days. that is the ultimate in selfishness.
September 10th, 2009 at 5:33 am
Congrats to the family, but that is an aweful name
September 10th, 2009 at 6:49 am
I’m still surprised they didn’t use something to honor DJ AM or MJ. Unless some other part of the name actually referes to them and we just don’t know it.
Either way: Sparrow? really? I see how it rhymes with harlow and its a nice word and all, it’s just not a NAME! James is a nice name, kind of boring. and then MIDNIGHT? again, really? unless again it has something to do with time of day he was born as someone above mentioned.
September 10th, 2009 at 11:10 am
Why should they have to alter a planned name because people they knew died? It’s possible she didn’t plan the date. I mean, my baby cousin was due yesterday, it sometimes happens that babies are set to be born on unusual dates, it just happens, can’t help it.
September 10th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
Sparrow definitely comes of as a gendered name to me, v. feminine…
September 10th, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Who cares what celebritys or nicole and joel name there kids for that matter . Everyone knows that the names obviously are ‘different’ then most . I love how like 50 people need to go off about it , lmao . Like it matters anyways ? Its pointless hearing about it too , haha but all goood .
September 10th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
They should have anopther boy named Jack, and then they would have JACK SPARROW!!! lol
September 10th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
How are they hurting their child with that name? This kid is 2 days old and will grow with this name, it’s his name, his identifier, how is that hurtful?
I personally like the name and think it works for a boy but what I think matters none at all to these people. Whether they’d named him Sticky Rice or John Patrick they have a healthy baby and they’re happy. Why does it have to be more than well wishes?
Why would it matter if she had a planned c-section or not? Did she endanger the baby/herself? No. Why is this adult’s choice your business? These debates I swear.
Congrats to them and happy wishes for their family.
September 11th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
@tsagrednerp….you can’t believe these debates? YOU are debating it as well, hypocrite.
and any person with a speck of a brain knows that a c-section is a major surgery and is quite a risk. so yes, she did endanger bother herself and the baby out of potential selfishness.
September 12th, 2009 at 4:39 am
so right about it at least not being pilot inspektor.i dont like the name,but then again its not my baby so really doesnt matter what i think