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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 attorney refers to Danielle Hegseth, the former sister-in-law who was married to Hegseth’s brother and kept the surname, by her maiden name in his letter.
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Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Jan. 2025
Genevieve changed her maiden name from Fleet to Van Vliet, to align it with the old Dutch names that were then prominent in New York society.
—Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
According to the Daily Mail, which first reported the news, Chelsea moved to change her last name back to her birth mother's maiden name, Neuens, after Rosie, who adopted Chelsea as a baby, removed her from her will earlier in January.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
There are also concerns that married women who have changed their names will encounter trouble when trying to register because their birth certificates list their maiden names.
—Time, 26 Mar. 2025
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Samantha-Jo Roth, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Jan. 2025
Genevieve changed her maiden name from Fleet to Van Vliet, to align it with the old Dutch names that were then prominent in New York society.
—Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
According to the Daily Mail, which first reported the news, Chelsea moved to change her last name back to her birth mother's maiden name, Neuens, after Rosie, who adopted Chelsea as a baby, removed her from her will earlier in January.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
There are also concerns that married women who have changed their names will encounter trouble when trying to register because their birth certificates list their maiden names.
—Time, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maiden name
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The new pope’s name, as well as his baptismal names, will be translated into Latin in the announcement but his former surname will remain in his native language.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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And then there’s Brian Steel, whose sole flashy trait is his surname.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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But, just like the last time the Dodgers tried to defend a World Series title, the National League West isn’t presenting the easiest of paths.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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As Buxton’s title all too neatly informs us, this gorgeous house by the woods sits in front of a sharp turn.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
9 May 2025
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So, how did this tradition come about, what are the meanings behind different papal names, what name could the next pope choose and how will it be announced?—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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The name of the new bourbon is Darts, which is a slang term for cigarettes that seems to be more common among Canadians and Australians than Americans.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
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Photo of the day: Welcome to the Mammoths The Utah Hockey Club unveiled its new nickname, the Mammoth, and its logo Wednesday.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Salt Spring more than deserves the nickname the Island of the Arts.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
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Blue has definitely spent the past few years living up to the Carter family name, and even her aunt Solange couldn’t resist showering her with love on social media.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
29 Apr. 2025
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His death sparked an international outpouring from fans and cemented the family name in Hollywood and beyond.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple Location: 505 E. Third St. | Find on Google Maps The Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple is a part of the Shinshu Otani-ha sect of Buddhism, one of the oldest and most popular denominations in Japan.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
1 May 2025
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Francis was a bridge builder, seeking to work with all faiths and denominations.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
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According to her memoir, Rosanne chose the middle name Rivers for her firstborn daughter in honor of her paternal grandmother, Carrie Cloveree, whose maiden name was Rivers.—
Katie Mannion,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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With that in mind, there’s one fund out there right now that every investor should avoid unless, like Austin Powers, Danger is your middle name.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Before the 2016 trial that resulted in his conviction and life sentence, Thorpe (whose first name is sometimes spelled Dominique in records) refused a plea deal that would have allowed him to be released from prison after about 15 to 19 years.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Saliba Jack Lang: The first name on my team sheet was William Saliba, the best centre-back left in the competition by some distance.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Maiden name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maiden%20name. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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