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Social Media's Reaction To North West's Name Is South Of Positive

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Shortly after People magazine revealed that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West named their daughter North West, the newborn became a social media sensation . . . but not in a good way.

"North West" and "Kim and Kanye" were trending on Twitter immediately following the news with users taking jabs at the six-day old baby.

This joke cracked by Lord_Voldemort7 has been retweeted by users more than 15,000 times.

Fellow reality television star Snooki, who is a mother herself, took to Twitter with a positive tone over North's name.

Comedian Kathy Griffith also chimed in.

North is the first child for both Kardashian and West, who have been together since the spring of 2012.

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The parents have not commented on their daughter's birth or naming since she was born.

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