On Jay-Z and Beyonce: Lovin' Baby Blue

On January 7, 2012, Bed-Stuy’s very own prodigal son, , and his wife Beyonce welcomed into the world their first child together: Blue Ivy Carter.

Perhaps one of the most anticipated births this year, the baby’s arrival means so much for so many—another generation of hip hop royalty; a new level of maturation for Jay and B; and yet another celebrity baby for the tabloids to stalk.

But for now, there’s very little we know about or have seen of their brand new baby. All we have to go on is…her name!

So what do you think of the name “Blue Ivy?” When you first heard it, did you find it strange or fitting? Was it interesting, unnerving, or did you even care? Do you think the name "Blue" comes from Jay-Z's top-selling Blueprint albums?

We asked a few Bed-Stuy residents how the name first struck them, and we got a variety of answers.

“They basically named their baby blue-green. Why?” said Monica Hill, 41. When asked what she would name the baby, Hill responded, “I don’t know. I would have to see the baby first.”

Brooklyn DJ Hard Hittin’ Harry, 45, was less invested in the choice of nomenclature. “I guess the name is alright. It’s artsy; they’re artists, and they're trying to be different. I guess it’s better than ‘Alice’ or ‘Soshaquanisha.’”

“I’ve never heard of such thing. I don’t know, where did they get that from?” said Asta Calhoun. “But really, who cares. They’ve got millions of dollars, and I’ve got to worry about how to feed my kids.”

“It’s weird,” said Pedro Garcia, 30. “I’ve never heard of this. I don’t know what I would have chosen, but there are so many beautiful names for girls to choose from.”

Michelline Chassagne, 38, said she loved the name: “I think it works; I get it,” said Chassagne. “They’re into numerology and the number four [Also, "Ivy" for the roman numeral IV]. I love they chose something that had meaning. Good for them!”