Rowling, Joanne K Rar May 2026

Rowling has no middle name. She added the "K" (for Kathleen, her grandmother) after her publisher suggested a gender-neutral pen name to attract male readers.

Rowling has confirmed that the character of Hermione Granger is based on her own 11-year-old self—a "know-it-all" bookish child. Rowling, Joanne K rar

She is a known fan of the game Minecraft and has played it frequently with her son. 🏛️ Personal Life & Influences Rowling has no middle name