Kris Jenner explains why Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson named their baby True. A very special tribute, it turns out! - BabyNames.com Celebrity Baby Blog
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When Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson revealed their baby girl’s name, many fans were left wondering how they landed on the moniker: True Thompson.

It didn’t take long for all to be explained, as Khloe’s mom, Kris Jenner, shared her own ‘welcome to the family’ post on Instagram and shed a little light on True’s name.

Kris explained: “I’m so excited to welcome my precious little granddaughter True!!! FUN FACT… my Grandfather’s name on my Dad’s side was True Otis Houghton… my Dad’s name was Robert True Houghton… so i am so excited Khloe named her daughter True!!! #lovebug #familytradition #family @true.”

So there you have it. Oh, and True already has her own Instagram account, though she has yet to post anything.

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