Not Just the Royal Tag, Meghan Markle Has Also Dropped Her Real Name for an Uncanny Reason

Meghan Markle is not an unknown name in the world at the moment. The former
actress has been gaining a lot of limelight due to the uncertainty looming over
her and Prince Harry’s future with the royal family. Marrying into the royal
household in May 2018 helped Meghan gain the title of the Duchess of Sussex and
Her Royal Highness. 

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Over three years later, the former American actress still holds the title of a
Duchess. However, she is no more Her Royal Highness. Harry and Meghan gave up
their royal duties in 2022 for a more private and secure life in California.
Thus, Queen Elizabeth II stripped them of HRH titles. Meanwhile, it might
surprise you that the royal tag is not the only thing, the Suits alum has been
stripped off. She also dropped her first name during her college days and the
reason for the same is quite unexpected.

ALSO READ: “It’s going to be weird for her” – When Comedian John Oliver Gave
Meghan Markle an Advice Before Her Royal Wedding
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-its-going-to-be-weird-for-her-when-comedian-john-oliver-gave-meghan-markle-an-advice-before-her-royal-wedding/]


WHAT IS THE REAL NAME OF MEGHAN MARKLE?

There is nothing new with people changing their birth name during their teenage
and adulthood, especially in the entertainment fraternity. A lot of stars,
including Emma Stone, Miley Cyrus, Marilyn Monroe, and Elton John, have given up
on their real name. Thus, Meghan Markle using an alternate name should not shock
you. However, the reason for which she dropped her real name is definitely
bizarre. At the time of birth, Thomas Markle
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-shaking-hands-with-children-how-thomas-markle-wanted-meghan-markle-to-love-the-idea-of-becoming-a-part-of-the-royal-family/]
and Doria Ragland named their daughter Rachel Meghan Markle.

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However, while studying in college, Meghan suddenly removed Rachel from her name
to be known as Meghan Markle. As per Marca
[https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/celebrities/2022/10/18/634dccee268e3e993e8b45bb.html],
the Suits alum did not resonate with the way Rachel Markle sounded. It is also
believed that she was of the opinion that her first name should not rhyme with
her surname. Thus, she decided to opt for Meghan as her first name. 

Meghan Markle has never spoken about her real name or why she decided to switch
her name. The world knows her by the name of Meghan. Even during her royal
wedding with Prince Harry, there was no mention of Rachel. 

ALSO READ: What Was the Reason Behind Netflix Canceling Meghan Markle’s First
Animated Series as a Producer, ‘Pearl’?
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-what-was-the-reason-behind-netflix-canceling-meghan-markle-first-animated-series-as-a-producer-pearl/]

Were you aware of Meghan’s first name? Let us know in the comments. 

Sakshi Jain

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Meghan Markle is not an unknown name in the world at the moment. The former actress has been gaining a lot of limelight due to the uncertainty looming over her and Prince Harry’s future with the royal family. Marrying into the royal household in May 2018 helped Meghan gain the title of the Duchess of Sussex and Her Royal Highness. 
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Over three years later, the former American actress still holds the title of a Duchess. However, she is no more Her Royal Highness. Harry and Meghan gave up their royal duties in 2022 for a more private and secure life in California. Thus, Queen Elizabeth II stripped them of HRH titles. Meanwhile, it might surprise you that the royal tag is not the only thing, the Suits alum has been stripped off. She also dropped her first name during her college days and the reason for the same is quite unexpected.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-its-going-to-be-weird-for-her-when-comedian-john-oliver-gave-meghan-markle-an-advice-before-her-royal-wedding/">“It’s going to be weird for her” – When Comedian John Oliver Gave Meghan Markle an Advice Before Her Royal Wedding</a>
<h2>What is the real name of Meghan Markle?</h2>
There is nothing new with people changing their birth name during their teenage and adulthood, especially in the entertainment fraternity. A lot of stars, including Emma Stone, Miley Cyrus, Marilyn Monroe, and Elton John, have given up on their real name. Thus, Meghan Markle using an alternate name should not shock you. However, the reason for which she dropped her real name is definitely bizarre. At the time of birth, <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-shaking-hands-with-children-how-thomas-markle-wanted-meghan-markle-to-love-the-idea-of-becoming-a-part-of-the-royal-family/">Thomas Markle</a> and Doria Ragland named their daughter Rachel Meghan Markle.
<img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-62072 size-full lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" data-src="https://netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/meghan-markle-leaving-suits.webp" alt="" width="2000" height="1125" data-sizes="auto" data-srcset="https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/meghan-markle-leaving-suits.webp 2000w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/meghan-markle-leaving-suits-300x169.webp 300w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/meghan-markle-leaving-suits-1024x576.webp 1024w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/meghan-markle-leaving-suits-768x432.webp 768w, https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/meghan-markle-leaving-suits-1536x864.webp 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px" />
However, while studying in college, Meghan suddenly removed Rachel from her name to be known as Meghan Markle. As per <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/celebrities/2022/10/18/634dccee268e3e993e8b45bb.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marca</a>, the Suits alum did not resonate with the way Rachel Markle sounded. It is also believed that she was of the opinion that her first name should not rhyme with her surname. Thus, she decided to opt for Meghan as her first name. 
Meghan Markle has never spoken about her real name or why she decided to switch her name. The world knows her by the name of Meghan. Even during her royal wedding with Prince Harry, there was no mention of Rachel. 
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-what-was-the-reason-behind-netflix-canceling-meghan-markle-first-animated-series-as-a-producer-pearl/">What Was the Reason Behind Netflix Canceling Meghan Markle’s First Animated Series as a Producer, ‘Pearl’?</a>
Were you aware of Meghan’s first name? Let us know in the comments.

“It’s going to be weird for her” – When Comedian John Oliver Gave Meghan Markle
an Advice Before Her Royal Wedding

What Was the Reason Behind Netflix Canceling Meghan Markle’s First Animated
Series as a Producer, ‘Pearl’?

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