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What is Katy Perry's real name?
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16. What is Katy Perry's real name?
Katy Perry's real name is Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson. She was born on 25th October 1984 in Santa Barbara, California. She changed her name to Perry because she thought Hudson would sound too similar to the actress Kate Hudson and Perry is her mother's maiden name. Picture: PA
