The Miss Independent singer, who gave birth to little River Rose eight months ago, revealed that it was a mixture of family heritage and her favourite surroundings that inspired her daughter’s name.
“We were going back and forth on what to name her, and I like androgynous names,” the singer, who is married to Brandon Blackstock, said.
She went on to explain: “We live on a river, so it really wasn’t that creative. We were outside on our balcony, and we both looked at each other and were like, ‘What about River? That’s kind of cool.’ [Rose] is my mother’s maiden name, and I love alliteration.”
It’s been a dramatic year for Kelly, who previously admitted that her pregnancy was “the worst” experience, opening up on her apprehension about expanding her brood as a result.
Speaking candidly during an interview with Closer magazine, the 32-year-old said: “Even though I want another baby, I don’t want to be pregnant again. It was the worst experience of my life.”
Thankfully, the singer is loving every moment of motherhood.
