Rumer Willis, daughter of actor Bruce Willis, revealed the inspiration behind her daughter’s name, Louetta Isley, as a tribute to her father, who is battling dementia. The baby, born in April, was named by Rumer and her boyfriend, Derek Thomas. Rumer expressed her love for the name Lou and how they decided on Louetta when they found out they were having a girl. The name is a mix of things Rumer loves, including a nod to her father Bruce.

“Her name is a mix of things I love.”

“We wanted to give her options, and me and my dad’s favorite singers are Lou= Louie Armstrong, Etta= Etta James, Isley= Isley Brother.”

“However, there are no regrets about how things turned out with Louetta’s name, especially since it further connects her to her doting grandad, who, although ill, showers her with love.”

The inspiration behind the name comes from the favorite singers of Rumer and her father, with Lou representing Louis Armstrong, Etta for Etta James, and Isley for the Isley Brothers. Originally intended as Loretta, a typo made by Derek in a text led to the unique name Louetta. Despite the unexpected change, there are no regrets, and the name further connects the baby to her grandfather Bruce, who, despite battling illness, continues to shower her with love