“Miley Cyrus” wasn’t even the name she was given at birth.Marriage
She was born Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23, 1992.
Her parents, Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus, chose the name because Billy Ray believed his daughter was destined to bring hope into the world.
But another name quickly emerged at home.
According to Tish, Miley smiled constantly as a young child.
The family began calling her “Smiley Miley.”Pop Music
Over time, “Smiley” was shortened to “Miley,” and the nickname eventually became the identity the entire world would recognize.
In 2008, when she was still a teenager, Destiny Hope Cyrus legally became Miley Cyrus.
Billy Ray later reflected on that change, saying that no matter what name his daughter used, he would always recognize the spirit behind the original one.
He described her as a giver with a great heart and recalled why he and Tish had chosen Destiny Hope in the first place.
