What is ‘Eloni Meloni’? Internet links Giorgia Meloni and Elon Musk, imagines baby name

Since last year, the internet has been flooded with speculations about a romantic relationship between Elon Musk and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Updated on: Apr 19, 2025, 12:18:30 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Italian PM Giorgia Meloni met Tesla CEO and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) chief Elon Musk during her recent White House visit. Following this, a trending nickname, “Eloni Meloni,” has emerged. Social media users speculated that the pair was a new power couple and imagined their baby's name. Many joked that the moniker of their hypothetical baby would be Eloni Meloni.

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and DOGE chief Elon Musk. (Screengrab (X))

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“Elon and Giorgia Meloni need to have a kid and name it Eloni Meloni,” an X user wrote while sharing a picture of Giorgia Meloni and Elon Musk. The Italian PM primarily shared the photo last year after meeting “her friend” Elon Musk.

Here’s another post adding to the rumour:

Elon Musk "blushing"?

A moment from their recent White House meet went viral on social media. Many speculated that it shows Musk ‘blushing’ while meeting Meloni. The PM posted the video on her X handle with a caption that reads, “Happy to see my friend Elon Musk back in Washington.”

When did the dating rumours start?

The dating rumours started last year after a photo of two from an event went viral. Musk later addressed those rumours on X and posted, “We are not dating."

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One of the pictures of the duo prompted people to say that they returned to the hotel together after an event. However, the X boss clarified, "I was there with my Mom. There is no romantic relationship whatsoever with PM Meloni." Later, his mother, Maye Musk, added to the clarification and wrote, "I went back to the hotel with Elon.”

However, every time the world leader and the tech mogul are photographed together, social media takes the opportunity to add fuel to the rumours and ignite fresh speculation.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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