John Legend Reveals The Meaning Behind Baby Esti’s Name And it’s The Sweetest Thing Ever

John Legend spoke about his daughter Esti’s name and the story behind it recently! He has three kids with Chrissy Teigen, Luna, Miles and Esti. Legend stated that the newborn’s unique moniker was Chrissy Teigen’s idea, apart from the fact that it has surprising roots in his own family tree. 

“It turns out, my great-grandmother was named Esther,” he said. “It wasn’t intentionally after someone, but once Chrissy told me that idea, I was like, ‘Oh, my great-grandmother’s name was Esther.’

“We wanted to already name her middle name Maxine after my grandmother, whose middle name was Maxine,” Legend added. “So, it’s a lot of my family in the name.”

Baby Esti was born this January after the heartbreaking loss of their child, Baby Jack when Teigen was just 20 weeks pregnant. Both the parents proudly shared the photos of Esti on their social media. 

“Our new love,” Legend captioned his post, while Teigen wrote, “Look at u out here lookin’ like a baby.” Legend is also all set to take the stage at the 2023 MusiCares persons of the Year tribute Concert in Los Angeles. Motown Records founder Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson will be honoured at this event. 

Legend recently finished filming for ‘The Voice’ (Season 22). Omar Jose Cardona, who was from his team, came in fourth place in the show. Reportedly, John Legend will sit out for the 23rd season while Kelly Clarkson, Niall Horan and Chance the Rapper have been confirmed to join the show. 

– Riya Sohini