What is Shaggy's birth name?

Shaggy’s birth name is Orville Richard Burrell. Born in Kingston, Jamaica, he later became known professionally by the nickname Shaggy, borrowed from the shaggy-haired character in Scooby-Doo.

Burrell moved to New York City with his mother at age 18 and developed a career blending dancehall, reggae, hip-hop and pop. His breakthrough recordings included “Oh Carolina,” “Boombastic” and “It Wasn’t Me,” which helped make him one of dancehall’s most internationally recognizable voices.

Before his biggest commercial successes, Burrell served in the United States Marine Corps from 1988 to 1992 and took part in the Persian Gulf War. His stage name can cause confusion with other Jamaican artists, especially Marley family members, but none of the listed alternatives is his birth name.