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.

Hello Kitty has been such a hit that other firms are trying to replicate her success. Chinese companies are investing in new cartoons; Sanrio, too, frequently puts out more characters.

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Hello Kitty is a real human girl—not a cat. The Japanese icon celebrated her 50th anniversary this week and Today celebrated with a segment exploring the ubiquitous figure’s impact.