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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
In a step that rights activists call an attempt to block a dual-surname system, Takaichi is calling for a law to allow the greater use of maiden names as aliases instead.
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ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Jenny’s previous owner, Isabella Perman, had the maiden name Fell.
—Eugene Robinson, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
Their divorce was finalized less than two years later – in June 2017, court records show – about a month after it was filed by Tepe, who was using her maiden name of Sabaturski at the time.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Court filings show Monique, who then went by her maiden name Sabaturski, married McKee in August 2015.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
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ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Jenny’s previous owner, Isabella Perman, had the maiden name Fell.
—Eugene Robinson, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
Their divorce was finalized less than two years later – in June 2017, court records show – about a month after it was filed by Tepe, who was using her maiden name of Sabaturski at the time.
—Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 1 Feb. 2026
Court filings show Monique, who then went by her maiden name Sabaturski, married McKee in August 2015.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maiden name
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The campaign between challenger Juan Beto Ruiz and incumbent Campos was one of the more unusual of the primaries in Lake County, with Ruiz ultimately removed from the ballot less than a day before the election over his missing maternal surname on nomination papers.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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This would mean that married women who have changed their surname would have to show citizenship documents that match their current legal name.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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In 10 seasons in the IHSA, Yorkville Christian has won four regional titles, two sectionals and the Class 1A state title in 2021-22.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Case, a player on KU’s 2008 NCAA title team, is in his 11th season on Bill Self’s KU coaching staff.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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The question box includes a space for your name, but this is optional.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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State officials also cited a government code that protects names of superintendent applicants from public release.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known by his nickname Pelé, is widely considered one of the greatest athletes of all time.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Known by its nickname Miraikan, or museum of the future, this sprawling facility on the artificial island of Odaiba is full of fun, hands-on exhibits on science and cutting-edge technology.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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There is pride in the family name.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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In fact, the Drive doesn't even include the tent stake puller at the center of the model family name.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2026
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This scenario, once promoted by small groups within some Protestant denominations, had by the 1990s become widely diffused in popular culture.—
Shalom Goldman,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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Temple Israel belongs to the Reform denomination.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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The pair officially entered parenthood on January 7, 2004 with the birth of their son, Ryder (whose middle name pays tribute to Hudson's stepfather, Kurt Russell, who has been with Goldie Hawn since 1983).—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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Giselle, who asked to be identified by her middle name to protect her family, said both parents now spend most of their time hiding at home.—
Anna Heqimi,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Only identified by her first name to protect her identity and safety within an authoritarian regime, Carolina is on a mission to ensure that the women in her community receive care during their pregnancies and while giving birth.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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This story has been corrected to spell Sassou N'Guesso's first name as Denis, not Dennis.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Maiden name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maiden%20name. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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