Most Famous Celebrities Who Changed Their Names

Meg Ryan

Best known for her leading role in Sleepless in Seattle, Meg Ryan is an iconic actress of her time. All though her name might be short, her acting career has spanned over a number of years. The actress’s original name is Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra. We can understand why she would opt for a shorter name. Meg could’ve been derived from the name Margaret. The last name, Ryan, was the maiden name of the actress’s grandmother. Meg changed her name when she joined the Screen Actors Guild.