Miley Cyrus Changes Her Name

Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus has legally changed her name to Miley Ray Cyrus. Her birth name was Destiny Hope Cyrus. She changed her moniker to reflect her nickname and honor her father, Billy Ray Cyrus.

Cyrus fell ill during a concert in New Orleans, Louisiana on Saturday, Jan 28. The 15-year-old crooner, in town performing her Best of Both Worlds tour, exited the stage after telling the audience she was feeling ill. Miley stayed backstage for five minutes before returning to finish her set. Sitting on a stool, Miley told sold-out crowd, "Thanks, you guys. I feel a lot better, but I'm going to sit this one down."