Winona Ryder
Actress Winona Ryder undeniably possesses one of the most distinctive and lovely names among celebrities. The accomplished actress was named Winona after the city of Winona in Minnesota. However, her original last name was different – she was born Winona Laura Horowitz.
When she filmed her debut role, Winona Ryder was asked how to credit her name. It turned out her father was a significant fan of Mitch Ryder, a soul and rock singer, so Ryder became her chosen professional last name.