The Real Names of These Famous Hollywood Celebrities

Originally named Christopher Edwin Breaux, the artist adopted the name Christopher Francis Ocean in 2014 before ultimately choosing Frank Ocean. He even briefly went by Lanny Breaux during his quest for the ideal name.

Frank Ocean shared with Complex the liberating belief that names are changeable and not defining of one’s identity. This philosophy resonates with his smooth music style, making ‘Frank Ocean’ an apt moniker for the artist.