Laura Ingraham Reveals She Changed the Names of Her 3 Adopted Children — But It's Her Middle Name That's Stirring Buzz Across America
By Staff Writer | May 21, 2025
Conservative TV host Laura Ingraham is no stranger to controversy, but her latest revelation has sparked a different kind of conversation — one that's both personal and emotional.
In a recent podcast appearance, the Ingraham Angle host opened up about her decision to legally change the names of her three adopted children — a deeply personal move that she says was made out of love, cultural sensitivity, and a desire to give them a fresh start in their new family.
“I wanted their names to reflect not just who they are, but the life we’re building together,” Ingraham said. “It was about creating unity, not erasing identity.”
Ingraham, 61, adopted her three children — one from Guatemala and two from Russia — over the course of the 2000s. She has been vocal about her experience as a single mother and her strong Catholic faith, often referencing both on her Fox News program.
But while the name changes for her children sparked conversation among parenting and adoption communities, it was Ingraham’s own revelation that really got people talking.
“I’ve actually been thinking about changing my middle name too,” she said with a laugh. “It’s something symbolic — a kind of renewal for myself.”
She hinted that the new name would reflect her spiritual journey, and perhaps even pay tribute to someone meaningful in her life. “It might surprise people,” she added cryptically.
Fans and critics alike took to social media to speculate, with some applauding the host’s transparency and others questioning the motivations behind the changes.
Whether you agree or not, one thing’s clear: Laura Ingraham continues to know how to spark a headline — and a conversation.