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a woman's last name before she is married
After she divorced, she took back her maiden name.
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Recent Examples of maiden name
The development bears Youseffi’s initials, and the restaurant is an inversion of his mother’s maiden name, Mai Chu.
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 28 Dec. 2025
His mother’s maiden name had Welsh roots.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Dec. 2025
It was addressed to Christine Kuehn, my maiden name, typed in a formal bold, black print.
—CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
The actress' daughter also filed to legally change her last name to Neuens — her birth mother's maiden name — after being removed from Rosie's will in January.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
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Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 28 Dec. 2025
His mother’s maiden name had Welsh roots.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Dec. 2025
It was addressed to Christine Kuehn, my maiden name, typed in a formal bold, black print.
—CBS News, 5 Dec. 2025
The actress' daughter also filed to legally change her last name to Neuens — her birth mother's maiden name — after being removed from Rosie's will in January.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maiden name
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Though he had been given the surnames of both his parents—Ramírez and Sánchez—as was customary in Venezuela, his first name had been chosen by his father, a successful lawyer with strong left-wing views for whom Lenin was a hero.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
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Some are named after former West Ham players, such as Noel Cantwell and Jimmy Ruffell — though the latter’s surname is misspelt as Ruffle.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Head coach Jeremiah Behrendsen CBS Behrendsen credits the title to a team built on belief, discipline and an unshakable culture.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Dickson and 2023 Boise Open champion Chan Kim are the only players in Korn Ferry Tour history to win without making a bogey, Dickson won his third title on the tour in his 100th start.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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HotHands is the most recognizable name in disposable warmers for a reason.—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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This year’s list of candidates previously lacked huge names like last year’s headliners, Mike Vrabel and Ben Johnson.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Hoosier Dome opened in 1984, mall culture grew as teens and shoppers flocked to Castleton Square and plans for Circle Centre got underway, all while Indy began to outgrow its 'Naptown' nickname.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
8 Jan. 2026
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Simpson is a member of the Sierra Club Angeles Chapter’s Santa Monica Mountains Task Force trail crew, known often by their nickname, the Trailies.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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Wilhelm Maybach and his son Karl founded the company bearing the family name in 1909.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
4 Jan. 2026
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According to the Associated Press, Abatti comes from a multigenerational farming family in California’s Imperial Valley, where the family name has long been associated with agricultural businesses and community leadership.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
30 Dec. 2025
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So far, Rabbinic Fit Check has featured 57 rabbis, clergy members and students from a range of denominations and garnered over 1,300 followers.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
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The denominations of hell notes can often run to eight figures, though their face value has little bearing on their earthly price, which can be as low as a few cents.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Keep reading for all the details on this strong first name and meaningful middle name.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
5 Jan. 2026
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Although his first name is still unknown, the insider shares that his middle name is River.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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Keep reading for all the details on this strong first name and meaningful middle name.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
5 Jan. 2026
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Democrat Gray Davis, to name a recent example, had an extensive background in government and politics and a bland demeanor that suggested his first name was also a fitting adjective.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Maiden name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maiden%20name. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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