The Emmy Awards air Monday night, and from our baby name perspective, there were some striking entries on the list of nominees. The following ten nominees have particularly unusual appellations with intriguing backstories ― whether they started out with those names on their birth certificates or not. Adina Porter, supporting actress, limited series/TV movie, “American Horror Story: Cult”A first-generation American, Adina Porter was born to a father from Sierra Leone and a mother from Bermuda. Bravo via Getty ImagesIssa Rae, lead actress, comedy, for “Insecure”Actress/writer/web series creator of “Awkward Black Girl” and star of “Insecure” was christened Jo-Issa Rae Diop. Ray Tamarra via Getty ImagesKatt Williams, guest actor, comedy, “Atlanta”Comedian, actor and rapper Katt Williams was born Micah Sierra Williams (and passed the name Micah on to his son).

Source: Huffington Post September 17, 2018 15:46 UTC