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Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Here's Why Nara Smith, A 23-Year-Old Mother Of 3, Is Pushing Back On The "Tradwife" Label
You know Nara Smith, the TikTok star and influencer who posts fashionable DIY cooking videos and lifestyle content. Related: Often, she creates content alongside her husband, Lucky Blue Smith, mentioning their children with their pretty unique names. Their children's names are Rumble Honey, Slim Easy, and Whimsy Lou, and they're expecting a fourth child. If you've seen her content and thought she simply fell under the category of a traditional wife, aka a "tradwife," you'd actually be very wrong. Nara is officially pushing back on that label. On a July 10 episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Nara discussed her struggles with her "online presence" and people's projections as a content creator. "When people hear that I have three kids at 23, and I had my first a few weeks after I turned 19, they always freak out," she said. "They're projecting how they want their life to be onto me. That's one thing I struggled with in the beginning, doing social media." @JayShettyPodcast / Via Related: "People love projecting things onto me and kind of how I live my life just because I cook for my husband, because it's my love language and I love cooking," she said. @naraazizasmith / Via "They project onto it that I'm in the kitchen and trapped and I'm just at home and [my husband] the breadwinner and all of these things," Nara added, "and I'm like, no, I work." Related: In addition to being an influencer, wife, and mother, Nara has had a modeling career since she was 14 years old. She's not just a traditional stay-at-home mother. "I work. I'm very busy. I travel almost every week. I have kids that I raise," she said. "I love being in the kitchen because it's a passion of mine, not because I have to. And sometimes I feel like this is where social media gets tricky for me personally." "It doesn't matter how much I voice those things and try to make people understand that I am actually a full-time working mom that they just don't wanna get it," Nara continued. "They use me as this poster child of this like very traditional wife and I'm not. There's nothing truly traditional about us as a couple, apart from maybe that we chose to have kids young and get married young. But apart from that, we split towards 50/50." In the interview, Nara explained that even her husband wouldn't fall under the role of a traditional husband. "There's things that Lucky does that I guess, traditional men wouldn't do. Like do the dishes or get the kids dressed or do their hair, or whatever it may be that people don't associate with a traditional man," she said. "And there's things that I do like having a full-time career and having Lucky be home while I travel for two weeks. People see that side of my life, and I voice that side of my life but they still don't want to accept it." Related: Nara discussed how people on the internet can be negative, and it's even led to her crying to Lucky about it. "Nowadays, society they love drama. They love negativity. They feed off of fights and opinions and online situations that cause conflict," she said. "I think that's what people love projecting onto me. They love that I'm so controversial, and they can kind of say whatever. And in the beginning, it really used to bother me. I used to cry at home and tell Lucky, like, 'I don't understand why they're saying all these things.'" When Nara challenged the negative comments and tried to defend herself, she explained that she would face more pushback. "Then all the comments would be like, 'She's lying, she's gaslighting us,'" she explained, "and I'm like, I literally cannot win. And I think that's what I've learned. People don't want to hear the truth. They don't care for the truth. They care about what they wanna hear and what serves them. So the less I say, kind of the better." "It preserves my energy," she concluded. "There's no point in me saying something that someone doesn't even wanna hear." Watch the full interview where Nara discusses balancing her career, building healthy boundaries, strengthening her relationship, and more: Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity: Also in Celebrity:
Buzz Feed
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Nara Smith Shares Baby Names List Amid Pregnancy
TikTok star Nara Smith is sharing the "unique" names she considered for her fourth child. If you're unfamiliar, Nara is a model and influencer, famed for her soothing TikTok cooking videos, where she makes everything from homemade cereal to DIY Coca-Cola. She's married to fellow model and influencer Lucky Blue Smith, with whom she shares three children: daughters Rumble Honey, 4, and Whimsy Lou, 1, and son Slim Easy, 3. In June, Nara revealed that she was pregnant with their fourth child. On Tuesday, she revealed some of the names she considered using for their baby but decided against — for one reason or another. "For reference, all our kids have pretty unique names," Nara began in a TikTok. "So it's getting harder and harder coming up with names." "Starting off with some boy names [I loved but won't be using], I love the name Moss Goody Sundae." She also likes the names Champ, Silk, and Dare. "[For] girl names, I love the name Twinkle," Nara continued. "Velvet Button is so cute to me. Willow Mirror, which, I don't know, feels like a more classic name. I love the name Apple. Won't be using because it's been used before. [I also] love the name Berry." "Another name that I love that Lucky does not like at all, so it didn't even make it into our list, is Butter." She also really adored the names Merit and Shimmer, too. Other names that Nara liked during her third pregnancy with daughter Whimsy Lou were Bow, Clementine, Dottie, Ivy, Lemon, Pipin, Plum, and Tink. She was also into the names Dew, Dust, Halo, Flick, and Mercer for a boy before finding out they were having a girl. "All of these can kind of go as a first or second name," Nara shared in her latest TikTok. "But it's getting harder to name children for me." Viewers shared their thoughts on her names in the comments.
The Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I've named my kids Rumble Honey, Whimsy Lou & Slim Easy – number four is on its way & people aren't convinced by my pick
RUMBLE Honey, Whimsy Lou and Slim Easy - these may sound like stage names for artists or perhaps some bizarre food dishes. But these are, in fact, unusual monikers one mum-of-three, Nara Smith, has given to her tots. 2 The South African-German model, 23, went viral last year when when she announced the birth of her third tot - Whimsy Lou Smith - whom she shares with hubby Lucky Blue. At the time, the young influencer - who's also shared how to make cereal from scratch - came under fire over the ''unhinged'' monikers. Earlier this summer, the 23-year-old ''trad wife'' announced she and her partner were pregnant with the couple's fourth kid. Naturally, that also means starting to come up with a list of potential names for the little one. But unfortunately for the duo - who've been slammed for setting ''unrealistic'' expectations for parents - it looks like they'll have to keep thinking. Nara, who's currently six months pregnant, took to TikTok to share the names she ''loves'', including Moonbeam Ice Cream which she thought was ''so beautiful''. Starting off with potential picks if it turned out to be a boy, the influencer listed Moss, Goody, Sundae, Champ and Silk. ''I also really like the name Dare for a boy,'' she said in the now-viral video, which has been viewed more than 10million times in less than 24 hours. Meanwhile, if it's a girl joining their brood, Nara was quite fond of the names Twinkle, Velvet, Button, Willow and Mirror. ''Feels like a more classic name,'' Nara reckoned, adding she also loved the name Berry. Pregnant Rihanna's third baby's gender revealed as partner A$AP Rocky slips and leaks news on Smurfs red carpet ''All of these can go either as a first or a second name - but it's getting harder to name children for me.'' Despite being obsessed with the monikers, Nara added that she wouldn't be using these picks for their next child - which means fans will have to keep waiting for an update. Are Unique Baby Names Worth The Hassle? YOU may think having a unique name helps you to stand out, but is it all it's cracked up to be? Fabulous' Deputy Editor Josie Griffiths reveals the turmoil she faced with her own name while growing up. When I was a child, all I wanted was one of those personalised keyrings with my name on it. But no joy, the closest I could find was Rosie, Joseph (not great for a little girl) and Joanne. Josie is short for Josephine, which is a French name, and I managed to reach my 20s without ever meeting anyone who shared it. When I try to introduce myself to people, I get all sorts of random things - like Tracey and Stacey - which can be pretty annoying. Although I have come into contact with a couple of Josies over the last year - there seems to be a few of us around my age - it's still a much rarer name than most of my friends have. On the whole I don't mind it, at least it's not rude or crazily spelt. And it means I can get away with 'doing a Cheryl' and just referring to myself as Josie. I'm getting married this year and some friends are shocked that I'm changing my surname, as it's not seen as very cool or feminist to do so these days, but I explain to them that I'm not that attached to Griffiths as I'd always just say 'hi it's Josie' when ringing a mate up. I think it's nice to be unique and I'll definitely try and replicate this when naming my own kids. It's the rude names you've got to watch out for, so after nine years as a lifestyle journalist I'll definitely be avoiding those. 'You gave your kids usernames' Sadly for the couple, the names weren't a major hit amongst social media users, a whopping 19k of whom flooded to comments to slam the two. One wondered: ''are you naming an elf on the shelf or a child?'' Another joked: '''My boy slim easy' like he's a rapper.'' ''you gave your kids usernames,'' someone else thought. ''At this point, why don't you call a strawberry shortcake?'' a fourth jokingly advised. ''Do you realize they will be adults some day,'' a concerned viewer reminded.
Scottish Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I've named my kids Rumble Honey, Whimsy Lou & Slim Easy – number four is on its way & people aren't convinced by my pick
NAME GAME I've named my kids Rumble Honey, Whimsy Lou & Slim Easy – number four is on its way & people aren't convinced by my pick Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RUMBLE Honey, Whimsy Lou and Slim Easy - these may sound like stage names for artists or perhaps some bizarre food dishes. But these are, in fact, unusual monikers one mum-of-three, Nara Smith, has given to her tots. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Earlier this summer, the 23-year-old ''trad wife'' announced she and her partner were pregnant with the couple's fourth kid 2 Naturally, that also means starting to come up with a list of potential names for the little one Credit: TIKTOK/@naraazizasmith The South African-German model, 23, went viral last year when when she announced the birth of her third tot - Whimsy Lou Smith - whom she shares with hubby Lucky Blue. At the time, the young influencer - who's also shared how to make cereal from scratch - came under fire over the ''unhinged'' monikers. Earlier this summer, the 23-year-old ''trad wife'' announced she and her partner were pregnant with the couple's fourth kid. Naturally, that also means starting to come up with a list of potential names for the little one. But unfortunately for the duo - who've been slammed for setting ''unrealistic'' expectations for parents - it looks like they'll have to keep thinking. Nara, who's currently six months pregnant, took to TikTok to share the names she ''loves'', including Moonbeam Ice Cream which she thought was ''so beautiful''. Starting off with potential picks if it turned out to be a boy, the influencer listed Moss, Goody, Sundae, Champ and Silk. ''I also really like the name Dare for a boy,'' she said in the now-viral video, which has been viewed more than 10million times in less than 24 hours. Meanwhile, if it's a girl joining their brood, Nara was quite fond of the names Twinkle, Velvet, Button, Willow and Mirror. ''Feels like a more classic name,'' Nara reckoned, adding she also loved the name Berry. Pregnant Rihanna's third baby's gender revealed as partner A$AP Rocky slips and leaks news on Smurfs red carpet ''All of these can go either as a first or a second name - but it's getting harder to name children for me.'' Despite being obsessed with the monikers, Nara added that she wouldn't be using these picks for their next child - which means fans will have to keep waiting for an update. Are Unique Baby Names Worth The Hassle? YOU may think having a unique name helps you to stand out, but is it all it's cracked up to be? Fabulous' Deputy Editor Josie Griffiths reveals the turmoil she faced with her own name while growing up. When I was a child, all I wanted was one of those personalised keyrings with my name on it. But no joy, the closest I could find was Rosie, Joseph (not great for a little girl) and Joanne. Josie is short for Josephine, which is a French name, and I managed to reach my 20s without ever meeting anyone who shared it. When I try to introduce myself to people, I get all sorts of random things - like Tracey and Stacey - which can be pretty annoying. Although I have come into contact with a couple of Josies over the last year - there seems to be a few of us around my age - it's still a much rarer name than most of my friends have. On the whole I don't mind it, at least it's not rude or crazily spelt. And it means I can get away with 'doing a Cheryl' and just referring to myself as Josie. I'm getting married this year and some friends are shocked that I'm changing my surname, as it's not seen as very cool or feminist to do so these days, but I explain to them that I'm not that attached to Griffiths as I'd always just say 'hi it's Josie' when ringing a mate up. I think it's nice to be unique and I'll definitely try and replicate this when naming my own kids. It's the rude names you've got to watch out for, so after nine years as a lifestyle journalist I'll definitely be avoiding those. 'You gave your kids usernames' Sadly for the couple, the names weren't a major hit amongst social media users, a whopping 19k of whom flooded to comments to slam the two. One wondered: ''are you naming an elf on the shelf or a child?'' Another joked: '''My boy slim easy' like he's a rapper.'' ''you gave your kids usernames,'' someone else thought. ''At this point, why don't you call a strawberry shortcake?'' a fourth jokingly advised. ''Do you realize they will be adults some day,'' a concerned viewer reminded.
The Irish Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I've named my kids Rumble Honey, Whimsy Lou & Slim Easy – number four is on its way & people aren't convinced by my pick
RUMBLE Honey, Whimsy Lou and Slim Easy - these may sound like stage names for artists or perhaps some bizarre food dishes. But these are, in fact, unusual monikers one mum-of-three, Nara Smith, has given to her tots. 2 Earlier this summer, the 23-year-old ''trad wife'' announced she and her partner were pregnant with the couple's fourth kid 2 Naturally, that also means starting to come up with a list of potential names for the little one Credit: TIKTOK/@naraazizasmith The South African-German model, 23, went viral last year when when she announced the birth of her third tot - Whimsy Lou Smith - whom she shares with hubby Lucky Blue. At the time, the young influencer - who's also shared how to make cereal from scratch - Earlier this summer, the 23-year-old Naturally, that also means starting to come up with a list of potential names for the little one. read more on parenting But unfortunately for the duo - who've been slammed for setting Nara, who's currently six months pregnant, took to TikTok to share the names she ''loves'', including Moonbeam Ice Cream which she thought was ''so beautiful''. Starting off with potential picks if it turned out to be a boy, the influencer listed Moss, Goody, Sundae, Champ and Silk. ''I also really like the name Dare for a boy,'' she said in Most read in Fabulous Meanwhile, if it's a girl joining their brood, Nara was quite fond of the names Twinkle, Velvet, Button, Willow and Mirror. ''Feels like a more classic name,'' Nara reckoned, adding she also loved the name Berry. Pregnant Rihanna's third baby's gender revealed as partner A$AP Rocky slips and leaks news on Smurfs red carpet ''All of these can go either as a first or a second name - but it's getting harder to name children for me.'' Despite being obsessed with the monikers, Nara added that she wouldn't be using these picks for their next child - which means fans will have to keep waiting for an update. Are Unique Baby Names Worth The Hassle? YOU may think having a unique name helps you to stand out, but is it all it's cracked up to be? Fabulous' Deputy Editor When I was a child, all I wanted was one of those personalised keyrings with my name on it. But no joy, the closest I could find was Rosie, Joseph (not great for a little girl) and Joanne. Josie is short for Josephine, which is a French name, and I managed to reach my 20s without ever meeting anyone who shared it. When I try to introduce myself to people, I get all sorts of random things - like Tracey and Stacey - which can be pretty annoying. Although I have come into contact with a couple of Josies over the last year - there seems to be a few of us around my age - it's still a much rarer name than most of my friends have. On the whole I don't mind it, at least it's not rude or crazily spelt. And it means I can get away with 'doing a Cheryl' and just referring to myself as Josie. I'm getting married this year and some friends are shocked that I'm changing my surname, as it's not seen as very cool or feminist to do so these days, but I explain to them that I'm not that attached to Griffiths as I'd always just say 'hi it's Josie' when ringing a mate up. I think it's nice to be unique and I'll definitely try and replicate this when naming my own kids. It's the rude names you've got to watch out for, so after nine years as a lifestyle journalist I'll definitely be avoiding those. 'You gave your kids usernames' Sadly for the couple, the names weren't a major hit amongst social media users, a whopping 19k of whom flooded to comments to slam the two. One wondered: ''are you naming an elf on the shelf or a child?'' Another joked: '''My boy slim easy' like he's a rapper.'' ''you gave your kids usernames,'' someone else thought. ''At this point, why don't you call a strawberry shortcake?'' a fourth jokingly advised. ''Do you realize they will be adults some day,'' a concerned viewer reminded.
