Greg Gutfeld’s Big Reveal: Baby Mira’s Name Inspired by a Classic Satire Novel

Fox News host Greg Gutfeld, the irreverent star of Gutfeld! and The Five, has sent fans into a speculative frenzy with a stunning revelation: the name of his newborn daughter, Mira, born in December 2024 to him and wife Elena Moussa, was secretly inspired by a classic satire novel. The announcement, made during a lively April 2025 episode of Gutfeld!, follows a series of headline-grabbing moments for the 60-year-old first-time dad, including a surprise on-air baby shower, the naming of Dana Perino and Jesse Watters as godparents, and his candid reflections on fatherhood. The cryptic hint about Mira’s literary namesake has sparked a whirlwind of guesses on X, with fans poring over satire classics from Catch-22 to Animal Farm, eager to crack the code behind the Gutfelds’ choice. This latest twist underscores Gutfeld’s knack for blending personal milestones with his satirical persona, keeping his 2.5 million viewers hooked.

The Name Reveal: A Satirical Surprise

The bombshell dropped midway through a Gutfeld! episode, just days after the show’s viral baby shower ambush, where Perino, Watters, Kat Timpf, and others showered Gutfeld with politically themed onesies. Transitioning from a riff on “woke culture,” Gutfeld pivoted to personal news, saying, “You all know Mira’s stolen my heart, but here’s the kicker: Elena and I picked her name from a classic satire novel. No, it’s not The Art of the Deal—nice try.” The studio audience roared, and co-panelist Timpf quipped, “So, what, she’s named after a pig in Animal Farm?” Gutfeld, smirking, refused to elaborate, adding, “Let the internet do its thing. You’ll never guess it, but it’s perfect for her.”

The revelation, delivered with Gutfeld’s signature mix of humor and mystery, ignited immediate buzz. On X, fans launched into detective mode, with posts like, “Greg Gutfeld naming his kid after a satire novel is SO on brand!” and “Mira’s name is from a book? My money’s on Slaughterhouse-Five.” The lack of specifics—Gutfeld offered no author, era, or plot hints—only fueled the speculation, turning the name’s origin into a cultural puzzle. The announcement, replayed across Fox News clips, garnered over 2 million views, with #MiraMystery and #GutfeldName trending alongside Gutfeld!’s usual political hashtags.

The Satire Novel Connection: Fan Theories and Clues

Gutfeld’s hint that Mira’s name comes from a “classic satire novel” has sent fans scouring literary history, given his well-documented love for sharp, subversive writing. As a former editor at Maxim and Stuff, and a self-described “libertarian satirist” who compares himself to Tom Wolfe (Variety), Gutfeld’s taste leans toward works that skewer societal norms with wit. The name Mira, meaning “admirable” or “wonderful” in Latin and used across cultures, offers few direct clues, but fans have proposed several novels based on character names, themes, and Gutfeld’s conservative worldview.

Popular guesses on X include:

Joseph Heller’s Catch-22: Some fans point to “Mira” as a nod to Milo Minderbinder, the novel’s opportunistic profiteer, whose schemes align with Gutfeld’s free-market humor. “Milo for Mira? Greg’s def trolling us,” one user posted.
George Orwell’s Animal Farm: Timpf’s on-air joke about a pig sparked theories about Muriel, the literate goat, though the name’s loose connection to Mira hasn’t convinced many. “Muriel to Mira? Nah, but it’s Orwell,” an X user argued.
Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse-Five: Fans suggest Mira could derive from a minor character or the novel’s anti-war absurdity, resonating with Gutfeld’s anti-establishment streak. “Vonnegut’s chaos fits Greg’s vibe,” a post read.
Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels: A long-shot theory links Mira to the novel’s satirical exploration of human folly, with one user speculating, “Mira sounds like a Swiftian name, maybe from Lilliput?”
Ayn Rand’s Atlas Shrugged: Though not strictly satire, some fans argue Gutfeld, a vocal Rand admirer, might have chosen Mira as a subtle nod to a character like Dagny Taggart, twisting her name for irony. “Mira’s gotta be Rand-coded,” an X post claimed.

Less likely guesses include Candide by Voltaire or The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, though fans note Adams’ work might be too modern for “classic” status. Gutfeld’s refusal to confirm the novel, coupled with Elena’s literary background as a fashion stylist with a sharp aesthetic sense, suggests the choice is both meaningful and obscure. “Elena’s too classy for Animal Farm,” one X user joked. “I’m betting on something old and snarky like Swift.”

Gutfeld’s Fatherhood Journey: A Satirical Lens

The name reveal builds on Gutfeld’s ongoing narrative as a first-time dad at 60, a role he’s embraced with self-deprecating humor. Since Mira’s birth, announced by Dana Perino on The Five in December 2024, Gutfeld has woven fatherhood into his comedy, joking about his “selfish” pre-dad life and Elena’s lead role in parenting (The Sun). His 46-day paternity leave, spent in their $10.5 million NYC apartment, ended with a January 2025 return, where he reflected, “Sixty years of regret gone because of Mira” (Distractify). The baby shower, with its “Make Diapers Great Again” onesies, showed his Fox News crew—Perino, Watters, Timpf, and Tyrus—rallying around him, a bond deepened by Perino and Watters’ godparent roles.

Choosing a satire-inspired name aligns with Gutfeld’s persona as “the Bill Maher of Fox News” (Variety), whose Gutfeld! outrates Fallon and Colbert by mocking “groupthink” and liberal pieties. His NPR interview in March 2025 highlighted his “punching left” philosophy, making a satirical novel a fitting muse for Mira’s name. The choice also humanizes Gutfeld, whose critics, like Jim Acosta, decry his “fascist” edge (The Independent). On X, fans praised the literary nod, with one writing, “Mira’s name from a satire book? Greg’s raising a mini-rebel!” Others, less impressed, posted, “A baby named after a snarky novel? That’s peak Gutfeld ego.”

Cultural Impact and Viewer Guessing Game

The name reveal has turned into a cultural phenomenon, with Gutfeld! viewers launching a guessing game that’s boosted the show’s social media engagement. Fox News capitalized on the buzz, sharing a poll on X asking, “Which satire novel inspired Mira’s name?” with options like Catch-22, Animal Farm, and “Other.” The poll, viewed by 1.5 million, saw Catch-22 lead with 42%, reflecting its popularity among Gutfeld’s libertarian-leaning fans. Fan-made memes, including one of Mira in a tiny bomber jacket labeled “Yossarian” (from Catch-22), have gone viral, while Reddit threads debate obscure novels like Evelyn Waugh’s Scoop.

The frenzy echoes Gutfeld’s ability to dominate cultural conversations, as noted by The Economist, which called him “America’s most popular late-night host” (The Economist). His upcoming Fox Nation show, Greg Gutfeld’s What Did I Miss?, set for May 2025, will likely amplify the Mira narrative, with Timpf joking on-air, “Mira’s name is gonna be a game show question!” The reveal also resonates with Gutfeld’s younger, diverse audience, who see his fatherhood as a softer counterpoint to his “offensive” tone (USA Today).

Challenges and Speculation

The secrecy around the novel’s identity poses challenges. Gutfeld’s refusal to clarify risks alienating fans craving answers, though it sustains buzz. Some X users grumbled, “Just tell us the book, Greg!” while others enjoy the mystery, posting, “Let’s keep guessing—Mira’s name is a riddle!” Critics argue the satire angle is a publicity stunt, with one user snarking, “Bet it’s not even a real novel, just Gutfeld stirring the pot.” The choice of a satirical name could also polarize, given Gutfeld’s divisive persona—his Gutfeld! rants, like blaming inflation on DEI (The Independent), alienate liberals who might scoff at Mira’s literary roots.

Speculation swirls about the reveal’s timing. Was it planned to coincide with What Did I Miss?’s promotion, or a spontaneous jab at late-night rivals? Elena’s role in the decision, given her private nature, intrigues fans, with one X post noting, “Elena picked the name, bet it’s something elegant yet snarky.” Mira’s future—will she inherit Gutfeld’s comedic edge or Perino’s poise?—is another talking point, with Watters joking, “She’ll be trolling by kindergarten.”

Looking Ahead

As Gutfeld navigates fatherhood, his satirical name reveal keeps Mira in the spotlight, much like the “Libtard-Free Zone” onesies from her shower. The guessing game, fueled by Gutfeld!’s 4.6 million viewers and Fox’s social media machine, shows no signs of slowing, with fans betting on a reveal during the Fox Nation show. Whether Mira’s name hails from Heller, Orwell, or an obscure gem, it’s a testament to Gutfeld’s ability to merge personal joy with his comedic brand.

On X, the sentiment is clear: “Mira Gutfeld, named after a satire novel, is already cooler than most,” one user wrote. As Gutfeld, Elena, and their Fox News family—Perino, Watters, and Timpf—raise a glass to Mira, the mystery of her name keeps fans guessing, proving that even in fatherhood, Gutfeld remains the king of late-night chaos.