Jayda Cheaves has thrown social media into a frenzy after saying people should be more intentional when naming their kids.
Jayda Cheaves Says People Should Be More Intentional Naming Their Kids
On Wednesday, April 9, a user on X, formerly known as Twitter, @livebitez, took to the platform to share footage apparently from Cheaves’ Snapchat account. Furthermore, in the clip, the mother of one spoke about parents “being more intentional” when they pick out names for their kids.
“Like, just imagine a baby with the name Keisha,” she said. “It makes sense as an adult, but as a baby, it’s like…”
As she continued, she explained that her name fits her. However, she does feel the name could come off a little misfitting when she’s a grandma.
“‘Grandma Jayda! Hey Grandma Jayda!'” she said, imitating her future grandchildren. “…As a super grown old lady… It just don’t sit well with me, and that’s why I’m about to call my momma because you didn’t think this through.”
Social Media Goes IN
Social media users immediately stepped into The Shade Room’s comment section, going IN on Jayda Cheaves for her thoughts.
Instagram user @so_blessed32881 wrote, “How about more intentional choosing your kid’s father/mother”
While Instagram user @azaeproduction added, “Whats Crazy, I never met no baby name Keisha ”
Instagram user @andelyns.ig wrote, “But you named your baby Loyal. Loyal Armani to be exact”
While Instagram user @monroebeauty added, “A baby with the name ‘Loyal’ something his daddy couldnt be to you pick and choose your battles now”
Instagram user @therealbabykim wrote, “‘Grandpa loyal'”
While Instagram user @lakisha_cooks4u2 added, “Dont do that, my name is Kisha But your baby name is Loyal??? ”
Instagram user @tzbeautifulgurl wrote, “Idk what it is about Jayda but shes cuter with her mouth shut”
While Instagram user @yanaaaaspaaammm added, “she not lyig, Im tired of that Dior s**t ”
Instagram user @thee.carliieshayy wrote, “Nephew name ‘Blaze’ come tf on now ”
While Instagram user @_shantelmonique_ added, “Cause Bertha as a 7 year old is crazy. But at 72 it makes sense”
Instagram user @k.levett wrote, “yall keep bringing up loyal name as if she didnt say on there that she fumbled naming him that ??? like are yall slow ? do yall not comprehend well?”
Jayda Cheaves Previously Turned Heads For Wearing A See-Through Gala At A Benefit
This isn’t the first time Jayda Cheaves has turned heads this month. As The Shade Room previously reported, last week, Cheaves attended the Black Arts Council Benefit at MoMA in New York City. Amid the occasion, Cheaves posted footage of herself wearing an orange gown to the event.
Furthermore, the gown appeared see-through and gave bystanders a view of Cheaves’ undergarments. Ultimately, social media users shared their disapproving thoughts on Cheaves’ outfit choice.
Jadriena SolomonJadriena “Jade” Solomon is a journalist and editor, specializing in beauty, fashion, entertainment, and culture. A graduate of CUNY Brooklyn College’s Journalism and Media Studies program, she began her career in 2015, publishing independent op-ed articles, and has since built a strong digital media portfolio across reporting, editing, and hosting for major media companies. As The Shade Room’s Senior Editor, Jadriena helps lead editorial direction, manages writers and editors, and has contributed more than 2,600 stories with over 45M page views since her start in 2022. Her past roles include contributing and staff positions at HelloBeautiful, Blavity News, 21Ninety, and Bronze Magazine. She has interviewed talents such as Tamron Hall, Eboni K. Williams, Tia Mowry, LeToya Luckett, Salt-N-Pepa, and more.
