As the big day approaches, anticipation for the festive season grows, and what better way to celebrate than revisiting one of the best classics in film history—Home Alone (ignoring the 3rd installment, of course).

This timeless movie never loses its charm and remains a favorite for film enthusiasts worldwide. Amidst the excitement of the film, some have turned their attention to the main actor, Macaulay Culkin, whose portrayal of Kevin McCallister has captured hearts for years.

While many fell in love with the spirited character, not everyone may be aware that Culkin made a rather unusual change to his name a few years ago. In 2018, the 43-year-old actor initiated a discussion on his website Bunny Ears, revealing that his middle name was something forgettable and asking fans to suggest new names.

“My middle name is something dumb. Larry? Orange? Honestly, I can’t even remember it,” he wrote. “So I asked you all to send in some better options so I can go down to the courthouse and explain to a judge why I need to change my middle name to something cool.”

Among the many suggestions, including TheMcRibIsBack, Kieran, Shark Week, Publicity Stunt, and Macaulay Culkin, the actor decided to put it to a vote to determine the fairest way to choose a new name. The options were narrowed down, and on Christmas Day, Culkin revealed on Twitter that his legal name would be changed to Macaulay Macaulay Culkin Culkin.

The quirky name choice became a widespread topic at the time, and fans, even years later, continue to find humor in the memory, noting the hilarity of Macaulay Culkin’s unique and amusing name change.