Fans of pop icon Miley Cyrus have been left stunned after discovering the global superstar was not actually born with the name she has made famous around the world.
The Shocking Revelation on a Podcast
In a candid interview on the Raven and Miranda Podcast, the singer's mother, Tish Cyrus, shared a family secret that has taken the internet by storm. She revealed that her daughter, known globally for hits like "Party in the USA" and her role as Hannah Montana, was christened Destiny Hope Cyrus.
The nickname 'Miley' originated from her father, country singer Billy Ray Cyrus. "She always smiled when she was little, so we would call her smiley Miley, and it just stuck," Tish explained to the hosts. The moniker became so intrinsic to her identity that Cyrus made it official, legally changing her name by deed poll in 2008.
The Creative Naming of the Cyrus Sisters
Tish also delighted listeners with the unique backstories behind her other daughters' names. Her youngest, Noah Cyrus, was named after a girl Tish encountered years earlier. "I remember seeing a girl called Noah Kelly, and I was like I have never heard that name for a girl, and I loved it!" she recalled.
The story behind sister Brandi Cyrus's name is equally pop-culture inspired. Tish confessed she chose the name after being captivated by a model in the music video for Aerosmith's "Love in an Elevator." "There was a... hot video vixen... called Brandi Brandt - and I loved it," she said.
Fan Reaction and Family Warmth
The revelation has sparked a wave of surprise and admiration from fans online. Many took to social media to express their shock, with one commenting, "Today years old when I found out Miley is her stage name." Another admitted they "never believed Miley's real name was Destiny" until hearing it from her mother.
Beyond the name origins, fans were quick to praise Tish's creative choices and evident closeness with her children. One supporter gushed, "Tish is my favourite celebrity mama! You can tell she’s got sooo much warmth to her!" The stories have painted a charming picture of a family with a flair for distinctive and meaningful names.
