Anthony KiedisRed Hot Chili Peppers star Anthony Kiedis has revealed naming his new son was definitely a joint effort.

Kiedis’ girlfriend Heather Christie gave birth to their son Everly Bear Kiedis in Los Angeles earlier this month and the rocker explained the name choice to People magazine recently: “We had a long list of names, but I suppose it came to me by way of the Everly Brothers, which is one of my favorite bands. And sometimes last names make good first names.”

“The mama came up with Bear. That made sense to me because he’s from me and I feel like I’m part of the bear clan, and I think it’s nice to have a little bit of earth in your name.”

He added that he’s been surprised by his first two weeks of fatherhood since Everly was born on 2nd October: “Being a father is different, it’s much different [than I thought it would be].”

“I sleep when I can, but he’s letting me off pretty easy so far. He’s a very calm and peaceful kid.”