Hidden meaning behind Harry Styles’ fake name revealed and why he uses it

Harry Styles might be a flamboyant and extroverted performer on the stage, but it seems as if the singer wants to maintain a low profile when out and about in public.

The former One Direction star, who has earned huge success as a solo performer, has also found fame under a different name, which has left some fans a little baffled.

Away from music, the 31-year-old recently launched an interesting brand of sex toys and candles after some cryptic social media posts, while he's also a keen, and rather impressive, athlete.

Styles has been running marathons, with some fantastic times, under the pseudonym Sted Sarandos, and now, fans have worked out exactly why he's set on using that name.

You might think that the name sounds familiar and you'd be absolutely right, as the current Netflix co-chief executive officer is Ted Sarandos.

Fans think that Harry goes by Sted as it's the first two letters of his last name and middle name, which is Edwards in case you're not a super fan.

Whatever name he uses, the performer is certainly capable of achieving some Watermelon Sugar highs while out running, as he managed to complete the marathon in less than three hours, which is exceptional for someone who is not professional.

Per the official BMW Berlin-Marathon results, 'Sted' finished the marathon in 2 hours, 59 minutes, and 13 seconds.

For context, the fastest official men's marathon time is 2:00:35, set by Kelvin Kiptum at the 2023 Chicago Marathon, although Eliud Kipchoge did manage it in 1 hour, 59 minutes, and 40.2 seconds in the INEOS 1:59 Challenge in Vienna, although this wasn't eligible for official ratification, due to controlled conditions, the use of rotating pacemakers, and other aids.

Styles wasn't able to avoid detection completely in Berlin on 21 September, despite the sunglasses and head band look he was donning, as he snapped a picture with Paralympic gold medal winner, Richard Whitehead.

Whitehead said: "2.58 in Berlin with my mate!! Anyone know him!"

In a January 2024 interview with Coach, Styles’ performance coach, Thibo David, said the star can run a five-minute mile.

“Don’t go in thinking ‘He did it in five minutes, I’m going to do the same’, just keep on pushing,” David told the outlet. “Don’t think about anything else, your time is yours. … Collaborating with Harry Styles was an absolute delight. His commitment is unparalleled.”

So, if the millions Styles has made as a musician and artist don't work out, perhaps he can pursue a career in long-distance running.