There are many reasons scientists choose particular names for their new discoveries but how exactly do they come up with the names? The classification is based on the method introduced by Carolus Linnaeus, the father of modern taxonomy. You take the organism's genus as the first part, then add the new species name, whether that's inspired by a family member or, in this case, their favourite celebrity. From a succulent with a musical connection to a mushroom named after a famous sponge, these plants and animals have all been named after celebrities.