Tue Aug 05 04:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Machine Gun Kelly Reveals Origin of Daughter’s Name, “Saga Blade”
**Los Angeles, CA** – Rapper Machine Gun Kelly, now known as mgk, recently shared the story behind his 4-month-old daughter Saga Blade Fox-Baker’s unique name. Speaking on Today’s “8 Before 8” video series, mgk explained that he won the naming battle with his partner, Megan Fox, after a previous failed attempt with his 15-year-old daughter, Casie.
The musician revealed that he initially suggested the name “Kid” for Casie when he was 18, a suggestion that was promptly rejected. However, his vision for Saga Blade prevailed. He explained that “Saga” refers to “an epic story,” reflecting on Fox’s challenging journey to pregnancy, including prior experiences with miscarriage.
Mgk also highlighted his Nordic heritage, connecting “Saga” to the Nordic goddess of storytelling, hoping for a storytelling future for his daughter. The name “Blade” adds to the unique character of the name.
The artist also discussed his own name change, transitioning from Machine Gun Kelly to mgk. He stated that “Machine Gun Kelly” was a name bestowed upon him, derived from a mobster, and felt like a character. Mgk stated that infusing the artist with the human aligns with who he is now. The lowercase “mgk” is meant to match who he is now.
Mgk is one of many celebrities to have adopted stage names. The article goes on to list other stars such as Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, and many others.
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