Some people decide that they wish to be known by a different name.
The Public Record Office holds details of those people whose change of name by deed poll has been enrolled with the Supreme Court of Judicature. Included amongst these records is Sir Elton John s change of name. Previously known as Reginald Kenneth Dwight, the singer renounced, relinquished and abandoned his former name in 1972. He changed his name to Elton Hercules John.