It was announced earlier this week that music artist Natalia Kills has changed her name, but how does she feel for anyone who continues to use her old name?

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The singer has taken a fresh start following the scandalous dispute on X Factor New Zealand when she and her husband, Willy Moon, were fired and slammed for bullying a contestant with inappropriate criticism. Kills has officially changed her name to Teddy Sinclair, combining a nickname and her husband's last name.

For the remaining fans that Teddy has, she made it clear that she has no problem if anyone still wishes to address her as Natalia Kills.

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In a report from Digital Spy, Teddy explained her reasons for changing her name and expressed her gratitude for all the support.

"For a long time the friends and family closest to me have called me Teddy, and my husband decided it would be beautiful to spend the rest of my life with my most intimate name united with my new married name," the "Problem" singer explained.

"So for a year I have been Mrs Teddy Natalia Noemi Sinclair, and I've never felt so natural, honest and empowered...and I'm finally ready to invite you all to address me personally and I feel we are so close and I am so grateful for your support and love," she added.

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