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Yes, it's true about the Greek thing. Showjumper Pippa Funnell (which you have to admit is just kind of a funny name combo anyway) was called "Phillipa" when she competed in the Olympics here.
Also, Charlton Heston was/is known as Charlton "Easton" here, because "Heston" sounds like "shit on him".