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17 Strange Celebrity Nickname Origins

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Behind every famous nickname lies a story that’s usually far weirder than the name itself. Some celebrities earned their monikers through embarrassing childhood moments, while others got stuck with names that started as cruel jokes or random accidents. Here are 17 strange origins behind the nicknames that became more famous than the real names underneath. The Rock LOS ANGELES – MAY 19: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at the Dwayne Johnson Hand and Fo…
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Go2Tutors broke the news in on Friday, September 12, 2025.
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