Why Elon Musk named his 14th child Seldon Lycurgus? Meaning and origins explained
On March 1, 2025, Zilis took to X to confirm the birth of their son, sharing, «Discussed with Elon and, in light of beautiful Arcadia’s birthday, we felt it was better to also just share directly about our wonderful and incredible son Seldon Lycurgus. Built like a juggernaut, with a solid heart of gold. Love him so much.» Musk responded to her post with a heart emoji.
The couple, who had previously kept their third child’s gender and name undisclosed, are now parents to four children: twins Strider and Azure, Arcadia, and the newborn, Seldon Lycurgus.
The Unique Name: Seldon Lycurgus
The name Seldon is believed to be inspired by Hari Seldon, a central character in Isaac Asimov's Foundation series. Hari Seldon is a mathematician known for developing «psychohistory,» a concept used to predict and shape the future of civilization. Given Musk’s affinity for science fiction, the reference seems fitting.
Lycurgus, on the other hand, refers to the ancient Spartan lawgiver credited with shaping Sparta’s military-driven society. He is known for implementing strict legal reforms and establishing eunomia, a system of «good order» that Spartans revered.
Elon Musk now has 14 children, including those from previous relationships. He shares six children with his ex-wife, author Justine Wilson. Their first child, Nevada Alexander Musk, passed away due to sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). They later had twins, Griffin and Vivian, and triplets, Kai, Saxon, and Damian, through IVF. Musk also shares three children—X AE A-XII,