Millie Bobby Brown reveals real name origin and embraces new identity ahead of Stranger Things finale

Millie Bobby Brown has revealed a lesser-known detail about her identity, confirming that her full original name is Millie Bonnie Brown.The 21-year-old actress told fans that she adopted the more familiar “Millie Bobby Brown” early in her career, saying the choice was made “just for s--ts and giggles.” The acknowledgment clarified a long-running curiosity about her stage name.

Although she didn’t explain why she incorporated “Bobby” into her public name, many observers have linked the choice to her father, Robert Brown, a theory that has circulated for years. Her past decisions suggest a pattern of paying tribute to family members in her professional branding.

One example is her 2019 beauty line Florence by Mills, named after her grandmother Florence. In a 2019 interview with People, Brown described her grandmother as someone who valued individuality and encouraged authentic self-expression — traits she aimed to capture in the brand’s philosophy.

Brown’s connection to family became even more visible following her May 2024 marriage to Jake Bongiovi. The couple held a private ceremony surrounded by close relatives before confirming the marriage publicly months later. In August 2024, she shared an Instagram photo using the name Millie Bobby Brown Bongiovi, offering fans a quiet announcement of her updated identity.

The actress is now requesting to be addressed as Millie Bonnie Bongiovi, marking another step in her personal evolution. The name update comes as she concludes work on the fifth and final season of Stranger Things. Recent rumours alleging tensions with co-star David Harbour resurfaced online, but Brown dismissed them, stating she felt safe working with him and shutting down claims of on-set bullying.

Reflecting on her time playing Eleven, Brown recently wrote that the series gave her “the most meaningful story to tell,” thanking the Duffer Brothers for choosing her for the role despite her unconventional background and “huge family.”

Volume 2 of Stranger Things Season 5 is set to release on Christmas Day, marking the final chapter of the series that launched her career.