Hello, Kitty—if that’s even your real name.. Turns out, it isn’t. As Hello Kitty approaches her 50th anniversary—which will officially occur November 1—fans are in a frenzy over lesser ...

Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national tour.

In honor of the beloved character’s 50th birthday, here are some verified facts about the Hello Kitty character that the folks at Sanrio have shared over the years: Her full name is Kitty White ...

In honor of the beloved character's 50th birthday, here are some verified facts about the Hello Kitty character that the folks at Sanrio have shared over the years: Her full name is Kitty White ...

Japanese company Sanrio is setting the record straight about their beloved character, Hello Kitty — and no, it is not a cat. Sanrio’s senior vice president of marketing and brand management ...

Her name is Kitty White, she's "five apples tall" and was "born" in suburban London with her twin sister Mimmy. But she does own a pet cat named Charmy, something her owner has been for millions ...

On the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty, fans were shocked to learn that their beloved cat-inspired character is, in fact, not a feline at all — she's a little girl.

Sanrio told the BBC that Hello Kitty’s real name is Kitty White, and she was born in England. The company then confirmed that the character was indeed an 8-year-old girl.

For decades, Hello Kitty has been synonymous with a cute, cat-like appearance, with whiskers and pointy ears. The character's name, "Kitty," further cemented the belief that she was indeed a cat.

Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character's fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a national tour.