Celebrities have been adopting stage names for decades.

Artists likeLana Del ReyandTina Turnerfall under this category, as does New Zealand singer-songwriterLorde.

The enigmatic star has a dedicated fan base that has continued to grow with each new album she releases.

Lorde with serious expression on the red carpet

Lorde is a fantastic pseudonym, but what is the singer’s real name?

In fact, she revealed toInterview Magazineback in 2013 that Lorde has essentially become a character that she plays.

But when I’m up on stage, Lorde is a character.

Lorde wearing red lipstick and smiling for the camera

That certainly sounds like an interesting adjustment!