What a Name Change Can Do
By celticeagle
@celticeagle (172703)
Boise, Idaho
February 21, 2025 2:48pm CST
I have always enjoyed Sigourney Weaver's acting ever since I first saw her in "Ghost Busters". I often wonder about her first name. I had never seen it before. Come to find out that at the age of 14, she changed her name of 'Susan' and adopted Sigourney from a miner character in F. Scott Fitsgerald's The Great Gatsby. A wealthy socialite by the name of Sigourney Howard. She felt that the name 'Susan' was too common and because she wanted to be more distinctive. She went on to do the iconic portrayal of Ellen Ripley in the Alien science fiction film franchise.
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@RasmaSandra (83581)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
21 Feb
I have to agree with her the name Sigourney catches my attention but Susan is just plain Susan
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@Tampa_girl7 (52184)
• United States
22 Feb
I’ve enjoyed her movies over the years.
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@celticeagle (172703)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Feb
You're welcome. I like to share things I find on the internet.
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@celticeagle (172703)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Feb
@noni1959 ......I do too. I also enjoy sharing what things I have found on here.
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@noni1959 (10312)
• United States
22 Feb
@celticeagle I like learning new things. 
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@celticeagle (172703)
• Boise, Idaho
22 Feb
Me too. I had wondered about it for years. Now I know.
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@celticeagle (172703)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Feb
Different strokes for different folks.
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@Orson_Kart (7198)
• United Kingdom
22 Feb
Regardless of her name, I’ve always loved her as an actress.
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