Question from Readers:
Is it possible to have the same name as a celebrity after changing your surname due to marriage? For example, if Kuraki Kenichiro and Yamada Mai get married, and Yamada Mai becomes Kuraki Mai. Does this actually happen?
Can You Share a Name with a Celebrity After Marriage?
Recently, while chatting with a friend, we started discussing whether
changing surnames after marriage could lead to having the same name as a celebrity. I was curious about this and recalled an amusing story.
The Story from Akashiya Sanma
A few years ago on “Akashiya Sanma,” an entertaining amateur shared, “After getting married, I became Yaguchi Mari.” I couldn’t help but laugh! At that time, Yaguchi Mari was quite a topic of conversation, which made it even funnier that people around her were unnecessarily worried. I wondered if she thought, “I might get attention after marriage,” and I felt a strange sense of connection with her. Before I got married, I also considered that I might change my surname. However, thinking about the reactions from others made me a bit anxious. Especially, having the same surname as a celebrity might give me a special feeling!
My Experiences and Feelings
By the way, when my friend got married, her surname was quite rare, and everyone quickly remembered it. After she changed her surname post-marriage, people were initially confused. They were like, “Huh? Who is Ms. XX?” The funny thing was, she seemed a little shy when introducing her new surname at first. But she soon got used to it and now confidently uses it, which makes me happy to see. Conversations about surnames after marriage can be filled with amusing stories and exciting moments. The possibility of sharing a name with a celebrity could lead to unexpected situations! If you’re considering marriage or are already married, I would love to hear your stories or experiences. Please feel free to share them in the comments!
