The UK Deed Poll Office London Ltd - Why do people change their names?

Why do people change their names?

You do not need a specific reason to change your name but some reasons people change their names include:

They are unhappy with their current name
They are an entertainer and wish to make their 'stage name' official
They are a man or woman who is transsexual
They have used a different name since birth and wish to make it official
They have recently separated from their partner
They want to change the surname of their children from a previous relationship
They have gotten married and wish to take on a double-barrelled surname different to that of their new partner