Mononymous naming, or being known by just one name, has been a practice for centuries for various different reasons, one of which is to allow for a person's name to be better remembered. A famous mononym is unique to the individual it is associated with. From the great ancient philosophers of Plato, Confucius, Laozi and Socrates to the world's religious founders like Jesus, Muhammad, Cometan and the Buddha, all these brilliant thinkers and leaders have become known mononymous. In the arts and entertainment industries, the trend of mononyms is still popular with some of the most famous mononymous people including Madonna, Cher, and Adele amongst others.
