Naming a baby can seem like a huge undertaking. When deciding on a moniker for your child, there are so many factors to take into consideration. Does it flow well with your last name? Is it overused? Does it make sense for an adult to have that name? Does it hold a special meaning? For Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson, naming their baby boy took much longer than anticipated.
More from MamásLatinas: A timeline of Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson's relationship
The Good American cofounder and the NBA player have had an on-and-off relationship, plagued by multiple cheating scandals on Tristan's part. However, they have welcomed two beautiful children together and remain dedicated to amicably co-parenting them. Khloé and Tristan's daughter, True Thompson, was born in April 2018, and their son, Tatum Thompson, arrived in July 2022.
Evidently, Tatum's last name was changed from what it originally said on his birth certificate. Let's take a closer look at what the original surname was and why it was swapped out.