Meghan Markle ditches both last names on podcast after insisting on ‘Sussex’ use

Meghan Markle ditched both of her last names in her podcast premiere Tuesday. JAKE ROSENBERG/NETFLIX

Meghan Markle ditched her last name in the premiere episode of her new podcast.

One month after going viral for telling Mindy Kaling she goes by “Sussex now,” the “Confessions of a Female Founder” used only her first name to introduce herself to listeners.

“I’m Meghan,” the 43-year-old said at the start of the episode.

The Duchess of Sussex referred to herself as simply “Meghan” on “Confessions of a Female Founder.” meghan/Instagram

“I’m Meghan,” she said at the start of the episode. Samir Hussein/WireImage

After Markle wrapped her interview with Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd, the podcast credits were listed by a different woman.

“‘Confessions of a Female Founder’ is a production of Lemonada Media, created and hosted by Meghan,” the individual said.

Similarly, the promotional photo for the show used on streaming services reads, “Confessions of a Female Founder with Meghan.”

The “Suits” alum was referred to the same way in the podcast credits. meghan/Instagram

Last month, Markle went viral for insisting others use her Sussex surname. Getty Images for the Invictus Games Foundation

Markle made headlines last month for correcting Kaling, 45, during her new Netflix series, “With Love, Meghan.”

Kaling inadvertently kicked off the conversation by saying, “People wouldn’t believe that Meghan Markle ate at Jack in the Box.”

Markle laughed, then said, “It’s so funny, too, that you keep saying Meghan Markle. You know I’m Sussex now.”

“I’m Sussex now,” she said on her Netflix show, “With Love, Meghan.” AP

She explained how “meaningful” it feels to share a name with her husband, Prince Harry, and their children. WireImage

The “Deal or No Deal” alum explained that it feels “meaningful” to share a “family name” with her husband, Prince Harry, and their two kids: son Archie, 5, and daughter Lilibet, 3.

Page Six reported in February that Markle and Harry’s little ones’ last names had been switched to the Sussex title.

After Markle’s explanation, Kaling replied, “Now I know. And I love it.”

The couple are the parents of son Archie, 5, and daughter Lilibet, 3. Instagram / @aseverofficial

Page Six reported the little ones’ name change in February. Samir Hussein/WireImage

The “Office” alum spoke about the moment “becom[ing] big news” during a “View” appearance in March.

“I had a great time,” she clarified.

When Markle subsequently appeared on the “Drew Barrymore Show,” the host introduced her guest to viewers as “Meghan Sussex.”

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