Lana Del Rey
Elizabeth Woolridge Grant is the real name of Lana Del Rey, a fact perhaps familiar to dedicated fans. However, the fascinating journey to settling on her stage name adds an intriguing layer. The enchanting singer-songwriter, renowned for her melancholic lyrics and vibe, found that her original name didn’t quite align with the persona she wanted to convey.
During her late teens, Del Rey experimented with the name Mary Jailer. Eventually, she settled on Lizzy Grant for a period, but through a creative play with names, Lana Del Rey emerged as her final choice. The moniker appealed to her as it sounded “sort of exotic,” intending to evoke the imagery of “the seaside of the Floridian coast.”