In a rare personal revelation, tech billionaire Elon Musk has shared the unique names and inspirations behind his four-year-old twins, offering a glimpse into his family life. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO, known for his futuristic ventures, explained the origins of the names in a social media post that quickly captured public attention.
The Story Behind Strider Sekhar and Comet Azure
On January 8, 2026, Elon Musk engaged in dad mode on the platform X, formerly Twitter. He was responding to a photo posted by Tesla Owners Silicon Valley, which showed him with his young children at an event in May 2025. In his reply, Musk detailed the meaningful sources for his twins' names.
He introduced his son as Strider Sekhar, a name combining epic fantasy and scientific legacy. Strider is drawn from the alias of the character Aragorn in J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary work, The Lord of the Rings. The second part, Sekhar, pays homage to Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar, the Nobel Prize-winning Indian-American astrophysicist renowned for his groundbreaking work on the evolution of stars and black holes.
His daughter's name, Comet Azure, originates from the world of video games. Musk identified it as "the most powerful spell in Elden Ring," a title he has previously praised on X as "the most beautiful art I have ever seen." The twins were born in November 2021 via IVF and are shared with Shivon Zilis, a top executive at Musk's neurotechnology company, Neuralink.
Musk's Expanding Family and Philosophy
Elon Musk's family is extensive and each child's name reflects a distinct theme, often sparking online discussion. His family tree includes:
- Children with ex-wife Justine Wilson: Nevada Alexander (who tragically passed away at 10 weeks in 2002), twins Vivian and Griffin, and triplets Kai, Saxon, and Damian.
- Children with musician Grimes: X Æ A-12 (born 2020), Exa Dark Sideræl (born 2021), and Techno Mechanicus.
- With Shivon Zilis: The twins Strider and Comet (born 2021), and a daughter named Arcadia, born in February 2024.
Reports have also mentioned other children, including a son named Romulus (inspired by Rome's legendary founder) with Ashley St. Clair and a fourth child with Zilis named Seldon Lycurgus, both rumored around early 2025.
A Vision for the Future Through Family
At 54, while managing multiple corporations and influencing global policy, Musk has been vocal about his views on population. He has expressed concern over declining birth rates and sees his large family as part of a broader mission. In a text message cited by The Wall Street Journal in April 2025, he referred to his family as a "legion" and discussed the potential use of surrogates to grow it further.
Although he seldom posts about his children, moments like this recent reveal are met with immense fan engagement. They provide a unique window into how one of the world's most influential innovators blends his passions for pop culture, science, and a vision for humanity's future, even in the very names he chooses for his children.
