Born Quote by Stephen Fry

I was named after my mother's maiden name.

— Sprague Grayden

When I was younger, I thought LisaRaye sounded so country, but I've come to really appreciate my family-given name. I was named after my…

— LisaRaye McCoy-Misick

I was born Joseph Lane, but when I applied to the actors union, they said they already had a Joe Lane on the books…

— Nathan Lane

I was named after my paternal grandmother, my dadi. She died before I was born, which is why my parents named me Amy.

— Amyra Dastur

I was born Davenie Johanna Heatherton, but my name was abbreviated for practical purposes.

— Joey Heatherton

I'm actually named Matthew William Kearney: my middle name is named after my grandfather.

— Mat Kearney

My father had the same name as me but he was known as Alec. He was a member of the House of Representatives.

— Alexander Downer

The only name on my birth certificate was Henley, no first name.

— Rickey Henderson

My name is Charlie Murphy. I was born into this name, and I've been rolling how I've been rolling my whole life.

— Charlie Murphy

I was named after my two grandmothers - Julia Elizabeth.

— Julie Andrews

My last name has always been a factor. Especially before I kind of made my own way.

— Trinity Rodman

I was born Maurice Joseph Micklewhite. Imagine signing that autograph! You'd get a broken arm. So I changed my name to Michael Caine after…

— Michael Caine