Little Richard was born Richard Wayne Penniman on December 5, 1932. He was only 15 when he left home, and only 17 when he joined the group Buster Brown's Orchestra performing R&B and 'jump blues' songs. He likely chose the name to highlight his youth.
Little Richard goes by The Real King of Rock 'n' Roll, The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll (self-proclaimed), and The Emancipator.
Richard Alan Brown goes by Rich.
Little Jimmy Dickens goes by Tater.
Wiz Khalifa goes by Little Queer.
Stevie Wonder goes by "Little Stevie" Wonder.
Little Richard's birth name is Richard Wayne Penniman.
Richard Sandrak goes by Little Hercules, and The World's Strongest Boy.
Richard Carandang goes by Richard.
Richard Cardinal goes by THE Richard.
Richard Kekahuna goes by Lord Richard.
Richard Andersen goes by Richard Skary.
Richard Joffray goes by Dick.
Richard Altmanshofer goes by Richie.
Richard Coons goes by Rich.
Richard Macaulay went by Dick.
Richard Maloof goes by Omar.
Richard Kyanka goes by Lowtax.
Richard Linnehan goes by Rick.