Bauer-Griffin/GC ImagesYesterday's news that Gigi Hadid and Joe Jonas are officially broken up was a hard hit for some. The two were an adorable pair, what with all their tennis match-attending and concert-going. But it's also the end of an era for one of the best celebrity couple names of all time.
GI Joe was an instant classic—a hybrid name both clever and funny and also very representative of the couple it refers to. After all, has anyone ever seen Gigi in a boxing ring? Fire.
But with the death of one nickname comes the opportunity for remembrance. This is the perfect time to honor the couple monikers past and present, from the cringe-worthy to the hilarious. Let's journey back—from the worst to the best—shall we?
16. Speidi
The fact that these two were even given a couples nickname is grounds for frustration. But it is at least a little reassuring to know that said nickname references one of the creepiest creatures in the animal planet. Trade-offs.
15. Spederline
Another nickname, another arachnid reference. This particular hybrid just gets docked points for the fact that most people have to take a beat or two before they realize who it's actually reference. But that may be more of a testament to the length of their union than the name itself.
14. Posh & Becks
We know the Brits are serious, but couldn't they have had a little bit of fun with the nickname of the second most famous couple in the country? Davetoria? Vickham? Anything?
13. Bennifer, Version 2
When you're late to the party you never win first place. It's truly unfortunate that Ben Affleck's two most famous partners are both named Jennifer, but what's a celebrity hybrid name creator to do? Bennifer just works...albeit slightly less the second time around.
12. Vaugniston
Kind of catchy, kind of not...this nickname is basically a metaphor for how we felt about Vince Vaughn's performance in True Detective.
11. The Winklevii
Okay so the Winklevoss twins, made famous for their onscreen escapades in The Social Network, aren't exactly a romantic couple. But this is one of the best hybrid names out there—the world should be so lucky as to have them marry a celebrity and let us continue using this phrase for decades to come.
10. Shefani
Or Gwake? Stelton? This one has so much potential, you guys, and it's only just the beginning. We're partial to Shefani, but the good news is you can vote here if you think Gwen and Blake should have a different moniker.
9. Khlomar
This one's just plain fun to say. Khloe Kardashian's pretty badass, so it's only natural that she would receive a badass epithet to match.
8. Billary
This nickname got its start wayyy back when Bill Clinton started his presidential campaign, and now that Hillary's in the driver's seat it's getting a second life. Although, it begs to be mentioned that since she's the POTUS candidate now, the nickname should be a little less Bill-focused.
7. Zanessa
This is the celebrity hybrid name uttered by one million tween girls the world over. Whether out of jealousy or innocent awe, no one could get enough of "Zanessa." The two would probably like to forget that it ever existed, but we'll keep the memories alive for them.
6. Brangelina
We resisted this term when it was first coined, because of, well, you know. But now that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's relationship is here to stay and we can no longer hold onto our Team Jen-related hostility, we've got to give catchiness credit where credit is due.
5. Jethroux
But we'll always have our tiny revenge, in the form of ranking Jen's new husband ever so slightly ahead. In all honesty, though, this one's just hilarious because of the obvious Jethro Tull reference.
4. Tay-Squared
We could dedicate an entire article to Taylor Swift and her many relationship monikers, but instead we'll just highlight the most awesome. Because when else do you get to date someone with your exact same name?
3. Kimye
Once the world finds out to blend Kim's name with "Yeezus," we'll bump these two up to number one. Until then, we'll bask in the hilariousness of calling Kanye West "Kimye."
2. TomKat
Of all the monikers, only this one truly represents the very essence of the celebrity couple in question. Who else would turn a couch into a trampoline?
1. Bennifer, Version 1
Was this the celebrity couple nickname that started it all? We're not sure, but probably. What we do know is that even an utterance of the term Bennifer immediately elicits images of booty-rubbing on a yacht for everyone who hears it.