LOS ANGELES, California (X17online) - Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus, nee Destiny Hope, has legally changed her name to her more famous moniker.

The family petitioned the Los Angeles Superior Court to change the 15 year-old's name to her long-time nickname, which originated from "Smiley," according to the family. Her new middle name is a tribute to her famous singer/actor father, Billy Ray Cyrus.

The teen made headlines this week with her controversial upcoming Vanity Fair cover photo in which she appears to be topless, covered with a sheet. Cyrus spoke out, saying she was "embarrassed" by the photos shot by Annie Leibovitz.

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