Malcolm Hiep Mulaney is the name that John Mulaney and Olivia Munn chose for their newborn son. There’s some mystery surrounding the definition of “Hiep” amongst fans at the moment.
Both parents have been very open about posting photos of their newborn son on Instagram. Twitter users have been discussing the birth of the baby ever since the first photo of the infant was posted online. We investigate the unusual choice of the middle name made by John and Olivia for their new son.
The Meaning of The HIEP Is Unclear
There are several possible interpretations for the name Hip, but the most widely held is that it is Vietnamese in origin and means “Warrior” or “To Unite/To Come Together.” Hiep’s preferred pronunciation is “huh-I-ah-ee-ep.”
In contrast, John and Olivia’s new son’s first name is Malcolm, which has roots in both the Scottish and Gaelic languages. The name translates to “devotee of Saint Columba.”
Olivia Munn Has Vietnamese Ancestry
Most Olivia Munn admirers probably already know that the Oklahoma City native has a multicultural family tree.
Her mother, Kimberly Nguyen, hails from the Chinese and Vietnamese cultures, while her father, Winston Munn, has roots in the European continent.
It is believed that Olivia’s mother was a refugee who came to the United States after the Vietnam War.
Given The Predator actress’s ties to Vietnam, it’s not surprising that the couple decided to pay tribute to her Asian heritage with the naming of their son.
An Analysis of John Mulaney and Olivia’s Turbulent Romance
John, who had a whirlwind romance with the actress, announced her pregnancy on Late Night With Seth Meyers that September
John‘s divorce from his then-wife Anna Marie Tendler preceded the announcement of his new relationship. The news of John’s breakup with his ex-girlfriend first broke in the middle of May. In New York City in July, the celebrity initiated divorce proceedings.
She said after the announcement that she was “heartbroken” that her husband had chosen to end their marriage. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers as he continues his recovery.
During their conversation, Jon mentioned that he had met the actress before at Seth’s 2013 Martha’s Vineyard wedding.