random question about the movie "The Matrix"

[TedEdFred]

In the movie does it ever say Neo's real name...

I mean, in the movie before Neo found out about the matrix what was his name like what he (thought he) was born with. Does it ever say in the movie? It's hard to be clear....

[Gestiv]

I always thought he was just Neo...

[TedEdFred]

So was he born? Did he have parents? Did I miss something? Did he spontaneously appear? Did his parents name him? Did they name him "Neo" and that's it? Is Neo his real first name? I thought it was like a hacker name and he had a real name?

[TeamPhalanx]

It does reveal his last name... Um... I don't recall a first name being mentioned.

Hmm...

[Gestiv]

I don't know! Stop confusing meeeee!!! Hmmm... Maybe Neo is just his name... He could be one of those people who just has one name, like "Cher", or "Lou" from the Simpsons.

[brillyfresh]

John Anderson

one of the agents says it when they first take him into custody (right before they "plant" the "bug" on him .... ewwwwww!!)

[Robomonke]

His last last name is Anderson, but his first name is never revealed.

[TedEdFred]

Ok, so it's Thomas A. Anderson.

Thanks.

[Guile]

I like how everyone has different answers

[Sciler]

even tho its already been said, its confirmed as:

Cast overview, first billed only:
Keanu Reeves .... Thomas A. Anderson/Neo