Richie says grandson's name interesting 

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Lionel Richie says he's as confused as anybody about the name Sparrow

Lionel Richie has "no idea" why his grandson is called Sparrow.

The legendary musician, whose daughter Nicole gave birth to a son last week, is waiting to discuss the unusual name choice with her.

"I have no idea where that came from. I will ask her, it is very interesting. With the excitement of the baby, you don't go into the name just yet.

"When I heard it, I thought it was my job just to go 'absolutely.' I will ask about Sparrow and she will have a story."

Despite reserving judgement on the new addition's moniker, Richie is thrilled to be a grandfather again.

He is especially pleased with the way Nicole - who also has 20-month-old daughter Harlow with partner Joel Madden - has turned her life around.

Before meeting Madden, she was caught with heroin, and in 2006 she was sentenced to time in jail for driving under the influence.

"One thing I love about Nicole is when she makes her mind up to do something, it's done," says the veteran singer.

" When Joel came along she found that one person, that partner that she needed to get her into that mode of taking care of herself and paying attention to her lifestyle."