The Significance Of Paris Hilton’s Daughter London’s Two Middle Names

“I’ve been planning my children’s names for years and years,” Paris Hilton explained on her podcast, “I Am Paris,” in February 2023. Given that she’s had her daughter’s name, London Marilyn Hilton Reum, tucked away for such a long time, it only makes sense that there’s some significant meaning behind the names chosen. Beyond the city theme, London’s first middle name, Marilyn, has two very special meanings.

Hilton chose the name “Marilyn” in honor of her grandma Hilton. “My grandmother Marilyn was one of the most beautiful women inside and out,” the star wrote on Instagram. “She was charismatic, fun, full of life, and had a heart of gold.” The name follows suit, with older son Phoenix bearing her grandpa Hilton’s middle name, Barron. Hilton’s sister, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, also gave one of her daughters the middle name of Marilyn.

The reality star may have also chosen the name as a nod to her idol, Hollywood’s retro glamour queen Marilyn Monroe. Hilton has been open about her admiration of the bold blonde, and has dressed like her on more than one occasion, including for the red-carpet premiere of one of her fragrances. “I’ve always loved Marilyn Monroe since I was a little girl,” she told CBS News. “I think she’s such an icon.”