Holy baby name drama, Batman! A TikTok video with over 33 million views has parents everywhere cracking up over one dad’s stealthy tribute to his favorite Batman: The Animated Series character—and how his wife didn’t catch on until it was too late.
The viral video recounts the hilariously sneaky story. When it came time to name their baby girl, the husband suggested “Nora.” The mom-to-be was thrilled—finally, a name that wasn’t lifted straight out of a superhero comic or sci-fi franchise. (This dad had a history of “dorky” suggestions.) But unbeknownst to her, the name had a very specific origin: Nora Fries, the tragically frozen wife of Batman villain Mr. Freeze.
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Flash forward to Thanksgiving, a year after their daughter was named. The family sits down to watch their holiday tradition: an episode of Batman: The Animated Series. As the story unfolds, the mom realizes the villain on-screen is none other than Mr. Freeze—and his cryogenically frozen wife, Nora. The pieces clicked: her husband’s childhood love for the show, his Mr. Freeze profile pictures, and now, their daughter’s name.
Her reaction? Equal parts impressed and exasperated. “All future baby names will have a thorough background check,” she joked in the caption, calling out her husband for his low-key nerdy brilliance. Oh, and fun fact: the dad also “accidentally” proposed to her on National Batman Day. Coincidence? Probably not.
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The comments section exploded with laughter and admiration. “The way the whole family already knew Nora’s whole back story too 🤣😭😭😭” one commenter wrote. Another quipped, “That’s why my daughter is called Optimus Prime.”
While baby names can spark endless debates, it seems this dad took a page straight out of Batman’s playbook—he’s always three steps ahead. And honestly, who can blame him? Nora is a gorgeous name, whether or not it’s inspired by Gotham City’s frostiest love story.
So, what’s next for this dynamic duo? Hopefully no Jokers in the baby name lineup. But one thing’s for sure—this dad has earned his Bat-signal moment in the spotlight.
