On Thanksgiving, one California mom named Via was in for a big surprise. Her 10-month-old daughter, Nora, turned out to be named after a character from Batman: The Animated Series. This unexpected connection came to light when Via's husband, Carson, and his family planned a surprise reveal by playing the iconic episode featuring Mr. Freeze and his wife, Nora Fries. In an exclusive chat with PEOPLE, Via shared her initial confusion. "I thought it was just some random family tradition," she said. But as soon as she heard the name Nora mentioned in the show, the dots connected. Carson's mom was even recording her reaction, showing that it was all part of the plan.

Hidden Meanings and Connections

Originally, Via believed Carson was inspired by an Instagram influencer when choosing the name. However, after the secret was revealed, she learned that the name had a deeper meaning for Carson. "He said [Nora] added depth to Mr. Freeze's character and always thought the name was beautiful and wholesome," she shared. Via also emphasized the spiritual significance of the name. "Nora means 'light of God,' and as Christians, that resonated with us too. So now we have both a spiritual meaning and our Batman connection," she added.

The TikTok Phenomenon

The TikTok clip capturing Via's reaction has become extremely popular, with millions of views. Many parents have chimed in, sharing their own experiences of sneaking pop culture references into baby names. One user wrote about trying to name their son Bruce, referring to Batman's real name. Four years later, they had a daughter named Harley, nodding to Batman's anti-hero. Another noted that their son's name is Logan, referring to Wolverine in the X-Men series. Via was shocked to see how many people have named their children based on comic book characters.

Questioning the Authenticity

Despite the widespread attention, some commenters have questioned the authenticity of Via's reaction. "Some even think my video is fake," she said with a smile. "But trust me, I'm not that good of an actor!" she added, reassuring everyone.

Carson's Batman Love

Carson's love for Batman goes beyond naming their daughter. Via revealed that he "accidentally" proposed to her on National Batman Day. This shows the extent of his passion for the Dark Knight. Despite it taking nearly a year for Via to understand the true origin of her daughter's name, she ultimately believes that both parents should love the name and it should work for an adult too. "But honestly, I wouldn't change a thing about how this played out - it was so sweet and thoughtful," she said.