5 Celebrities Who Changed Their Names (And You Didn’t Know It)

Celebrities often change their names for a variety of reasons. Some change their name to make it easier to remember, while others change it for personal reasons.

Therefore, we separate some celebrities who have changed their names:

Lady Gaga

The pop diva was born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta. She changed her name to Lady Gaga, a tribute to Queen’s song “Radio Ga Ga”, because she thought she sounded more theatrical and memorable.

Elton John

The legendary musician was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight. He changed his name to Elton John, taking the name of bluesology saxophonist Elton Dean and the surname of singer Long John Baldry.

Katy Perry

The pop star was born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson. She changed her name to Katy Perry, her mother’s maiden name, as there was already an actress named Kate Hudson.

Vin Diesel

The actor was born Mark Sinclair Vincent. She changed his name to Vin Diesel, inspired by his friends’ nicknames for him, “Vin” for his tough exterior and “Diesel” for his great energy.

Bruno Mars

The musician was born Peter Gene Hernandez. He changed his name to Bruno Mars, inspired by his father’s nickname “Bruno” and the planet Mars, which he thought represented his explosive energy and his talent.

Source: Terra