Suri v Surrey: Potato Potahto

Many have been trying to get to the bottom of the derivation of the name Tom and Katie have chosen for their newborn daughter, Suri. Tom's press release gave the following meanings for the exotic name, sitting that Suri means "princess" in Hebrew and "red rose" in Persian. Other reports lend different interpretations in many languages. But, few have gone to Scientology as a possible source for the baby naming.

Suri is pronounced, not Soori or So-ree, but Surrey -- like the British town. What, you may ask, does Surrey have in common with Scientology. Well, for one, it's home to Saint Hill Manor--L. Ron Hubbard's English estate. He was the final owner, so naturally it was turned into the UK headquarters for Scientology. I shit you not. (For a really funny take on this, and anything regarding TC's mania, head to TomCruiseIsNuts.) That's L. Ron himself (above) standing outside Saint Hill Manor, in Surrey.

Major figures in the world of Scientology consider this Mecca. John Travolta flew himself and family in for a gala... Tom and Katie have visited, too.

So, it's just a theory. But a pretty good one, and I'm inclined to believe it. Even though this theory hasn't made it to the airwaves just yet, I'm convinced the few of us gossip hounds who believe it will be proved right in just a matter of time. Till then, stay tuned. --Joan.