Matthew Morrison Explains the Inspiration Behind His Son's Name: 'We Wanted to Revel in Our Child'

Jen Juneau
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Matthew Morrison‘s newest role as Dad is his favorite yet.

Over the weekend, the Glee alum stopped by Poppy nightclub in Los Angeles to celebrate his birthday and attend his annual Halloween party, taking some time to chat with E! News about his 2-week-old son Revel James Makai.

“We wanted to revel in our child and we were like, Revel, that is just so cool and we will call him Rev for short,” explained Morrison, 39, adding that his son is “a dream child.”

The actor further divulged that he and wife Renee Puente had decided on an “M” name if they had a girl and an “R” one for a boy, wanting to choose something “unique” but not too “weird.”

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...I love you more than... the list is infinite my little ????.. holding down the fort while Papa is celebrating his birthday & his new family at the 8th annual MM Halloween birthday bash... have fun Papa!!!! @_matthew.morrison_ hurry home! #inmybubble #revelheaven #happybirthday #sherpapa

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To my Newborn Child, Revel James Makai Morrison: Your Mama and Papa got this!! Trust in us to guide and protect you always. To lay the tracks so your choo choo train will run smoothly throughout this world????. You will have all the tools to soar! We love you, and are so thankful for your arrival! The adventures are just beginning... ????: @isaaccohenphotography

A post shared by Matthew Morrison (@_matthew.morrison_) on Oct 22, 2017 at 10:06am PDT

Morrison called fatherhood a “whirlwind” and “beautiful transformation in my life,” admitting that there have been a few hiccups as the couple gets adjusted to their new addition.

“We put him in the car seat and he hates that thing — so he had some real tears today,” explained the Broadway star, adding that fatherhood is “something I have been ready for.”

One hurdle that has blindsided Morrison? “The blowouts in his diapers — that has been pretty surprising to me,” he revealed.

I’m in Revel Heaven... my heaven on earth... to give you life, to hold you in my arms, to comfort you, to feed you from my body.. I can’t begin to express my immeasurable gratitude for being the one you chose as your Mama! My Revel James Makai Morrison, I promise to cherish you, to constantly remind you that you are worthy of love and belonging, to teach you compassion and kindness. I will respect you and go through every moment with understanding and patience.. I promise to love you unconditionally for ever and ever my little angel baby.. my squeaks.. my moon ???? I see so much of your Papa in you already.. I feel the calm I once felt inside of me.. I cry from the overwhelming joy of finally being able to see your face that is perfection! My little wiggle worm... I hold my belly even now with sweet reminiscence.. I am so proud to finally share you with the world. Here he is ladies & gentleman... Our Revel James! #oneandonly #thereal #morrisonadventures ????: @isaaccohenphotography

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According to his Instagram account, Morrison was dressed for the night as a “Sherpapa” — a nod to his new line for dads, Sherpapa Supply Co., as well as a term to describe “a strong family leader, guide, and protector of our children’s future” and “a term of endearment for a beloved father or grandfather.”

But as he told E! News, he was only planning to stay at the event for about an hour, “just to raise a glass with a couple friends.”

“Then I can’t wait to go back home and stare at my child,” Morrison admitted.