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Not everyone is born with a name that belongs on a billboard. Some stars had to ditch their original first or last for something that would sizzle in bright lights. But what are their real names? Wonderwall.com is rounding up the celebs who've changed their names, starting with Katy Perry! The pop star has made quite a name for herself over the years, but it isn't the one she was born with. She changed her last name to her mother's maiden name to differentiate herself from established star Kate Hudson. The singer was born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson. Keep reading to find out which of your favorite stars traded in their birth names for something more showbiz-friendly...

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By Wonderwall.com Editors 7:59am PDT, Jun 8, 2011

Not everyone is born with a name that belongs on a billboard. Some stars had to ditch their original first or last for something that would sizzle in bright lights. But what are their real names? Wonderwall.com is rounding up the celebs who've changed their names, starting with Katy Perry! The pop star has made quite a name for herself over the years, but it isn't the one she was born with. She changed her last name to her mother's maiden name to differentiate herself from established star Kate Hudson. The singer was born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson. Keep reading to find out which of your favorite stars traded in their birth names for something more showbiz-friendly...

RELATED: Weird celebrity middle names

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