How a Nurse Saved Steven Gätjen's Name: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the TV Star

Yes, Steven Gätjen's real name is indeed Steven Gätjen. But wait! His parents actually had a completely different name in mind: Michael. And in the American pronunciation, because the popular host was born in the USA. Sounds like a normal plan, right? But then someone came into play who would forever change the fate of this name.

It was the nurse who, upon seeing the newborn, vetoed the name! "I have a second name. Michael is also there," Gätjen explained with a laugh. "Then the nurse supposedly said: But such a small, sweet, chubby baby cannot be named Michael. He must be named Steven. That's why I'm called Steven." A spontaneous decision that shaped a celebrity name for eternity!

A Name He Loves

Has Steven Gätjen ever regretted this last-minute name change? Quite the opposite! The native American fully embraces his name. "My real name is Steven Gätjen, and I want to keep it. I think it's pretty cool," he emphasized in his video. Good for him, because we think it's pretty cool too!

Connected to Hamburg

Apart from his name, Steven Gätjen also revealed his deep connection to his homeland. When asked "Where does Steven Gätjen live?" there was a little declaration of love for the Hanseatic city. "I live in Hamburg, and I like it very much. I went to school here, was in kindergarten here," said Gätjen. Although he has been elsewhere from time to time, Hamburg remains his absolute home – a true Hanseatic!

Private Matters Stay Private

It's also interesting which Google questions Steven Gätjen chose to answer in his reel and which he deliberately left out. While he answered questions about Oscar hosting, "taff," or his height, more intimate topics like children, siblings, or his studies went unmentioned. The Hamburger keeps his private life largely out of the public eye – and that's a good thing. A little mystery should remain!

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