A highly unusual baby-naming story has sparked debate online after British internet personality Bonnie Blue, whose real name is Tia Billinger, claimed that an auction to choose her newborn baby’s name ended with a winning bid worth £1.2 million.
According to Blue, the winning name was “BetBolt.” She announced the result in a social-media video on September 22 and said she planned to visit a register office to make the name official. International Business Times UK
However, there is an important detail behind the viral headline.
At the time the story was reported, there was no independent confirmation that the reported £1.2 million payment had actually been completed, nor was there public proof that the baby’s legal birth registration had been completed using the proposed name. International Business Times UK
The unusual announcement quickly generated reactions across social media. Some users focused on the enormous amount allegedly involved, while others questioned whether allowing an outside bidder to choose a child’s name was appropriate.
Blue has defended her decision publicly, challenging critics over whether they would consider changing a child’s name for such a large amount of money.
For now, the most accurate description is that Blue says her naming auction attracted a £1.2 million winning bid. Until documentation or other independent evidence emerges, the payment and official registration should be treated as claims rather than confirmed facts.
Bonnie Blue Claims £1.2 Million Baby-Naming Deal — But Is “BetBolt” Really Official?
