Wayne Rooney’s newborn son’s name provoked a strong reaction online

Wayne Rooney welcomed his third child into the world on Sunday night.

Despite Manchester United's defeat to Southampton on Saturday, the arrival of the newest Rooney will make this a weekend to remember for the England captain. Rooney informed fans of the his son's birth on Twitter with a simple message. https://twitter.com/WayneRooney/status/691338907062026240

While many sent their good wishes for the new baby, others took note of the unusual name the Rooneys had opted for.

https://twitter.com/miketurner93/status/691341776079183876 https://twitter.com/stuartdouglas_/status/691367170283016193 https://twitter.com/tommy_pipsqueak/status/691359747577020416

Some pointed out the unfortunate acronym made by the Rooney children's names...

https://twitter.com/Eimearxox/status/691367559246012416

While others made the obligatory connection between Kit's name and his father's profession...

https://twitter.com/FatMorrissey/status/691366019852558342 https://twitter.com/MasonThomas_/status/691365762670399488

Still, we all know where the name really came from...

https://twitter.com/GarrPhillips/status/691358770656579589