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24th Jan 2016

Wayne Rooney’s new son’s name provoked a strong reaction online

What's in a name?

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Wayne Rooney welcomed his third child into the world on Sunday night.

Despite Manchester United’s defeat to Southampton on Saturday, the arrival of the newest Rooney will make this a weekend to remember for the England captain.

Rooney informed fans of the his son’s birth on Twitter with a simple message.

While many sent their good wishes for the new baby, others took note of the unusual name the Rooneys had opted for.

https://twitter.com/stuartdouglas_/status/691367170283016193

Some pointed out the unfortunate acronym made by the Rooney children’s names…

While others made the obligatory connection between Kit’s name and his father’s profession…

https://twitter.com/FatMorrissey/status/691366019852558342

Still, we all know where the name really came from…

https://twitter.com/GarrPhillips/status/691358770656579589

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