Elon Musk is not only known for being the mogul behind Tesla and SpaceX, but also for his eccentricities, and one of the most talked-about has been the name of his son X Æ A-12. Since his birth in May 2020, the boy has captured media attention.
This is due not only to being the son of the businessman, but also because of the enigmatic meaning of his name. Recently, Musk has been seen at several public events with his son, who is simply called “X”. His presence at the White House, in a meeting with former President Donald Trump, once again sparked curiosity about the origin of his peculiar name.
The Explanation Behind the Name of Elon Musk’s Son: What Does X Æ A-12 Mean?
According to Grimes, the singer and Musk’s former partner, the name X Æ A-12 was not chosen at random; rather, it has a deep symbolic meaning that reflects the interests and creativity of both parents.
- X: Represents the “variable desconocida,” a mathematical concept frequently used in equations.
- Æ: It is the Elvish form of “AI,” which can be interpreted as “amor” (love) or “inteligencia artificial” (Artificial Intelligence).
- A-12: Refers to the Lockheed A-12 aircraft, precursor to the SR-71 Blackbird, which is described as his “favorite aircraft.” According to Grimes, this aircraft is “fast, effective, without weapons, and non-violent,” making it a metaphor for what they wanted for their child.
The original name, however, had to be modified due to legal restrictions in California, where numbers and special symbols are not allowed in registered names. Therefore, the child was ultimately registered as X AE A-XII Musk in all his official documents.
X Æ A-12, el único hijo de Elon Musk que aparece con su padre
Since his birth, X has been a child surrounded by media attention. Unlike Musk’s other children, the entrepreneur has on several occasions shown his bond with him, taking him to conferences, technological events, and even sharing photos on social media.
Elon Musk has stated in various interviews that he seeks to raise his son under a philosophy of self-directed and technology-focused learning, just as he has done with his other children in his experimental school Ad Astra. As X continues to grow under the public’s eye, his name remains a reflection of his parents' unconventional personality.