Millie Bobby Brown Reveals Her Real Name & Why She Changed it

Turns out, “Millie Bobby Brown” isn’t the name she was born with, and no, she didn’t just wake up one day and decide to throw in a “Bobby” for flair either!

The Stranger Things star recently spilled the tea on her real name, which is the surprising reason she switched it up. So, if you thought “Millie Bobby Brown” was already a mouthful, just wait until you hear her OG name.

Millie Bobby Brown Finally Reveals Her Real Name

Millie Bobby Brown just revealed a surprising name switch-up. Her real middle name is Bonnie, not Bobby! In a March 6 interview with Buzzfeed, the Stranger Things star told Chris Pratt that her full birth name is actually Millie Bonnie Brown, and she’s never shared that detail before.

Chris Pratt was caught off guard by the revelation and asked Millie why she chose Bobby as her stage middle name. Her reason? Simply “Just for s–ts and giggles.”

Millie Bobby Brown’s name revelation comes over a year after adding Bongiovi to the mix. She secretly tied the knot with Jake Bongiovi last May, nearly two years after making their relationship public. Recently, she shared insights from her first year of marriage, including how love evolves on different levels.

Other Artists That Have Done the Same

If you think Millie Bobby Brown’s name is weird, wait until you hear these ones:

• Lana Del Rey (born Elizabeth Woolridge Grant). She wanted a name that felt more glamorous and cinematic, inspired by Hollywood icons.

• Bruno Mars (born Peter Gene Hernandez). He changed it to avoid being stereotyped in the Latin music industry and to sound more unique.

• Miley Cyrus (born Destiny Hope Cyrus). “Miley” came from her childhood nickname, “Smiley,” because she was always grinning. Lady Gaga (born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta). She was inspired by the Queen song Radio Ga Ga, her stage name helped craft her larger-than-life persona.

• The Weeknd (born Abel Tesfaye). He dropped the “E” in “Weekend” for legal reasons and wanted a name that symbolized leaving home and chasing his dreams.

• Nicki Minaj (born Onika Tanya Maraj). Her original stage name was “Nicki Maraj,” but a producer changed it to Minaj, and it stuck.
• Doja Cat (born Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini). She combined her love for weed (Doja) and cats to create her quirky stage name.
• Drake (born Aubrey Drake Graham). He dropped his first name and went with his middle name for a catchier, cooler vibe.

Which name do you prefer?

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