Taylor Swift is widely regarded as one of the most powerful names in the entertainment industry. But the famous name does not exclusively belong to the 25-year-old pop star.

It is also the name of a 30-year-old male photographer who lives in Seattle, according to a news report.

Mr. Swift, who has shoulder-length blond hair and blue eyes, said that he gets quite a few fan letters from teenage girls -- which are not intended for him.

He said that having one of the hottest celebrity names has advantages. “I got an invitation to be part of a yacht club,” Swift said.

The report said that there are 61 people whose name is Taylor Swift in the U.S. alone, ranging in age from 20 to 60.

By Um Yoon-sun (uys@heraldcorp.com)