Iron Maiden are one of, if not the, biggest metal bands on the planet. They have fans all over the world, but it seems like Latin Americans have something in their genes that make them even bigger Iron Maiden fans.
One such couple are such devoted fans, they decided to name their son after the legendary band. Above, you will see little baby Iron Maiden Duran Ruiz, who was born on February 1. For some reason, his birth certificate lists his date of birth as February 2nd.
Iron Maiden's father César spoke to Ruptly TV about the decision to name his son, as transcribed by Blabbermouth:
“It has a lot to do with Eddie The Head of Iron Maiden. I want my son to have that strength, that energy. I want him to fight for what he wants, to have the attitude and, above all, to be mentally strong.”
Apparently, César and his wife were recieving a bit of criticism for the name choice and César decided to take to Facebook to explain his actions. The following was translated:
“My wife and I have noticed that the photo of the birth certificate of our son that a colleague of mine took, which is motive of laughing by the name that circulates by the networks (besides that I have been labeled in comments of several publications) chose for our baby. the truth is that she and I also had so much grace as such have taken the comments of close friends or, in my case, people with above my office in my work.
we firmly believe that You can not do or stop doing certain things for fear of punishment that can apply the opinion of seconds (or third parties, as is the case here.)
If at any time my son decides to learn ballet, I will give all my support. He decides to study painting, he will also receive the unconditional support of his parents, just to cite an example.We know that in these hypothetical situations, social pressure will try to twist the will of my child, but there will be his family to teach him that happiness nests in our Interior and that there are moments in which the only thing that can be done with the opinion of others, whether complete strangers, friends or best friends, is, to discard it.
His mother and I are fully aware of the meaning and future consequences of the name, did they think we did not know, or at least I, being an English teacher? Obviously yes, and that is the opinion we have.
In part, it seems to me that all the reactions of the people involved in this situation respond to a theme of musical tastes, because there are people who likes rock and who tells me that the name is great, while the other portion does not have Attachment for this genre and says the opposite. Which group of people should pay more attention?
On the other hand, and to conclude, I think all this commotion has also been generated by a little ignorance (eye, I also acted ignorantly many times, I am not the exception). The mother and I have very nice reasons why we have made the choice of such a name for our baby, beyond a simple musical taste.
We greet all the people who have already made my son known and we look forward to welcoming you on Sunday.”
While it seems like the name "Iron Maiden" would be more suited for a woman than a man, it seems like this couple really thought about it and went ahead and did it.
What I want to know is what will the kid's nickname be?
