Porn Names

Lately, I’ve been really fixated on porn stars and their real names. I have no idea why it’s fascinating to me, but after a few searches, I’ve found a few. I think it has the similar effect to me as finding out the real name of outlaws. William Bonny sounds pretty bad-ass. People think Billy the Kid is cooler, I think his real name is boss.

Jenna Jameson has a really cool Italian name. I think it’s more bad-ass than the name she chose. Her porn name seems to soften her a bit. Her real name sounds like it should be in the mafia. I get why Czech porn stars should change their name. Too many syllables. The “Zs” and “Ts” together are too much. And I can’t imaging banging one of these Eastern European actresses and having to pronounce their name. They also pick the craziest names. Jenna Darling. Really? It just seems like they pick American words that they think sound like sexy words. They’re not. They’re boner killing sweet. Like some little kid is learning new words. I think they may believe it gives them a young angle.

The one that cracks me up completely, is the one that has never changed her name. Holly Sampson. She is under the MILF category. And has ZERO problems with people knowing she was on “The Wonder Years.” The confidence she has is amazing. AND, she still looks great too. She owns her name. And there’s nothing silly about it. Rachel Roxx is clearly too weird. Sometimes, even a name that sounds like a name is weird. For instance, Sasha Grey.  In her case, her real name is pretty harsh.

I’ve watches some UStream video a few years ago where a porn star had mentioned why they chose porn names. It’s pretty obvious with the stalkers. Online, it’s hardly a secret anymore. You can find anyone’s real name. It’s a bit scary. I think also, they like to have some anonymity in case a few family members/relatives find out. There’s a former porn star recently who has shared her terrible experience in the industry. My contention is that sometimes they change their name so they can tolerate the shit that they go through. Like an actor, they can play a role. A few of the girls had mentioned that it didn’t matter what they called you, sometimes the pain is immeasurable. The depravity, abuse and attitude is gripping. Damned if you do damned if you don’t.

When I first graduated from film school, I was out looking for a job. Anything. I thought there was an editing opportunity at a porn house. I actually stumbled across this place in the valley. When I got to the receptionist, I asked if they were hiring. She eyed me up and down. And checked a laugh. I think she thought I was there to audition to be a porn actor. I really was tempted to come up with a porn name. I don’t think that fast on my feet. Otherwise, she’d have met Dong Lancer.