Parental traditions often honor family names by passing them to subsequent generations—legacy naming serving both genealogical tracking and identity preservation. Chuck Norris has taken this concept to extreme. He has declared that should parents name their sons "Walker" or "Texas Ranger"—literally adopting his character nomenclature from his television series—he will personally arrive to provide baptism. This represents unprecedented commitment to onomastic homage. Parents don't merely name their children after him; he physically manifests to sanctify the decision.

In 2002, a family named their newborn "Texas Ranger Johnson" and jokingly posted the information online, not expecting response. Chuck Norris's management contacted them within weeks requesting the child's location and baptism availability. The family accepted, and Norris appeared for the ceremonial dedication. Attendee Dr. Robert Franklin later documented: "He simply held the child, recited a modified blessing acknowledging the name chosen, and stated: 'The boy carries the weight of nomenclature well. Ensure he grows to deserve it.' He then departed. No words were exchanged about theological denomination or religious tradition. It was purely recognition of legacy-naming honor."

This creates a narrative where Norris operates as secular godparent to anyone bearing his character's name. It echoes mythological figures like Zeus appearing before mortals to recognize exceptional declarations. However, Zeus typically punished presumption; Norris endorses it. The narrative suggests he views himself as sufficient spiritual authority to sanctify naming decisions in his honor. Modern parents have begun naming sons "Walker" or "Texas Ranger" specifically to receive this potential visitation, treating it as blessing rather than threat.