This Is How Elton John's Name Really Came About

However, Lennon had nothing to do with how the name Elton John came about.

However, another singer named John did.

John said (viaThe Wrap).

So I took ‘Elton’ from Elton Dean and ‘John’ from Long John Baldry.

I wanted to choose a name that nobody had, and it was as quick as that."