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 \u00a31.2 million.
\nAccording to Blue, the winning name was \u201cBetBolt.\u201d 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
\nHowever, there is an important detail behind the viral headline.
\nAt the time the story was reported, there was no independent confirmation that the reported \u00a31.2 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
\nThe 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.
\nBlue has defended her decision publicly, challenging critics over whether they would consider changing a child’s name for such a large amount of money.
\nFor now, the most accurate description is that Blue says her naming auction attracted a \u00a31.2 million winning bid. Until documentation or other independent evidence emerges, the payment and official registration should be treated as claims rather than confirmed facts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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