After trying his hand at football, photography, and cooking, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham seems to have finally found his place in history. He won’t just be known as David and Victoria’s “nepo baby” son—he’ll also go down as an unexpected, perhaps accidental, feminist activist.
It was when he married Nicola Peltz in 2022 that he became Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, helping to accelerate a quiet but growing trend. Instead of the bride simply taking the groom’s name or hyphenating hers alone, both partners take both surnames. It feels modern, equal, and refreshing—a far cry from the traditional, patriarchal custom.
Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty appears to have taken inspiration from Brooklyn (imagine that!) and followed suit, becoming Adam Ramsay Peaty after marrying Holly Ramsay. Even if these men were partly motivated by a desire to irk the parents they’ve fallen out with—neither the Peatys nor the Beckhams were invited to their sons’ recent weddings—who cares? Progress can come from anywhere, even a little spite.
Of course, double-barrelling after marriage isn’t new. It dates back to the 15th century, when it helped preserve the wealth and power of families with only female heirs. It saw another rise in the 1970s with second-wave feminism, though usually it was only wives who hyphenated, while their husbands carried on unchanged. Seeing men willingly join the double-barrel movement feels fresh, welcome, and so obvious it’s surprising it took this long.
They say good marriages are built on compromise—and what better way to start than by sharing a name? Hopefully, one day this will become the norm, replacing the outdated expectation that a woman should give up her identity. Though if two double-barrelled families marry and combine their names, future school registers might just take all morning.
Polly Hudson is a freelance writer.
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs Brooklyn Peltz Beckham The Trophy Husband Trend
BeginnerLevel Questions
1 What is the trend that Brooklyn Peltz Beckham has started
He is being cited as a prominent example of the trophy husband or nepo husband trend where a highprofile man primarily gains public attention through his marriage to a more famous and wealthy partner rather than his own career
2 Who is Brooklyn Peltz Beckham
He is the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham and is married to Nicola Peltz an actress and heiress to a multibillion dollar fortune He is a photographer and chef but is often discussed in relation to his famous family and marriage
3 What does trophy husband mean in this context
It refers to a man whose primary public role and social status are derived from his spouses fame success or wealth flipping the traditional trophy wife stereotype
4 Is this trend really new
No the dynamic has always existed but Brooklyns highprofile examplecoming from celebrity royalty himself and marrying into extreme wealthhas brought renewed media attention and conversation to the phenomenon
5 Will other men really join in
Joining in isnt an active club The article suggests that as societal norms evolve more men may find themselves in or be more open about such supportive nontraditional roles without stigma making Brooklyn a visible symbol of that shift
Advanced Practical Questions
6 What are the potential benefits for men in such a dynamic
It can allow freedom from being the primary breadwinner offering the chance to pursue passions or creative projects with less financial pressure It can also represent a modern egalitarian partnership focused on mutual support rather than traditional gender roles
7 What are the common criticisms or problems associated with this trend
The men involved often face public scrutiny accusations of laziness or being labeled as famous for being famous They may struggle to establish their own professional identity separate from their spouses shadow and deal with negative stereotypes
8 Are there other examples of this besides Brooklyn
Yes Examples often cited include
