Did lil Wayne change his name?

Because his Father, Dwayne Carter, named Lil' Wayne Dwayne Carter jr. So he took Lil' from Jr. and Wayne instead of Dwayne because, in an interview he said his father wasn't there much for him and he didn't want to carry on his fathers name and be known as someone who isn't there for his children.

because his real name is Dwayne carter. take Dwayne and remove the d.

he made it Lil Wayne as he is small and he had no intrest in being involved with his dad so he took the d of Dwayne!!