XSi Vs 450D?

Does anyone know why Canon changes the name of their cameras depending on the countries they sell it in. It appears that the US have it (in the case of the 450D) as the XSi, Europe: 450D and bazarly in Japan the Canon EOS Kiss Digital x2?

Any ideas what is with the naming changes?

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