Suri Cruise, daughter of actor Tom Cruise and actress Katie Holmes, has legally changed her surname, officially dropping her father’s last name. The 20-year-old, who is a university student, has adopted the surname Noelle, which is her mother’s middle name. Public records in the United States indicate that Suri recently registered to vote under the new name, a process that requires a legal name change.

Katie Holmes, who received sole custody of Suri following her divorce from Tom Cruise in 2012, has raised the young woman primarily in New York. Suri moved to Pennsylvania two years ago to attend college. Observers note that the name change reflects a broader estrangement between Suri and her father, which some attribute to differences connected to Tom Cruise’s adherence to Scientology. The church is known to encourage members to limit contact with individuals who leave the organization or are closely associated with them.

Reports suggest that Suri is seeking a more private and normal lifestyle, distinct from the high-profile Hollywood identities of her parents. An insider commented that she enjoys acting but wishes to pursue it independently, without relying on her family’s fame.

Tom Cruise, 64, also has two adopted children, Bella, 33, and Connor, 31, from his previous marriage to Nicole Kidman. Meanwhile, Katie Holmes, 47, continues to be Suri’s primary guardian. The name change marks a significant step in Suri Cruise’s efforts to establish her own identity separate from her father’s public persona.