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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
Jenny’s previous owner, Isabella Perman, had the maiden name Fell.
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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
George will retain his American citizenship, while Amal — who was naturalized under her maiden name Amal Alamuddin — is British-Lebanese.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
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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
George will retain his American citizenship, while Amal — who was naturalized under her maiden name Amal Alamuddin — is British-Lebanese.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maiden name
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Accordingly, Cochemea — who did not use his surname on his three most recent solo albums — was soon a key member of The Dap-Kings, the Brooklyn band that rose to prominence playing with Sharon Jones and Amy Winehouse.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Maddox Jolie-Pitt (now known as simply Maddox Jolie) has officially become the third child of ex-couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to drop the F1 actor's surname.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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But despite speculation in South Korea about her potential grooming as a successor, no new official titles were announced as the once-in-five-years ruling party congress wrapped.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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In their new lawsuit, Mamás de DPS accuses the district of using a nonprofit called Denver School Facilities Leasing Corporation to obtain titles and mortgages for 33 school buildings.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 When goals call your name, patience becomes your ally.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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In Culiacan, in neighboring Sinaloa state, home to a cartel of the same name, there is a cemetery known for its luxury crypts and mausoleums for one-time kingpins like Ignacio Coronel — an old associate of El Mencho — and Arturo Beltrán Leyva.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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That jacket’s colorful nickname, and its eye-watering valuation, trace back to a subculture that placed premiums on certain Polo collections long before the present vogue.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2026
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The shape of cup and saucer vine has led to its many nicknames, including cathedral bells and monastery bells.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Britain’s King George V changed the family name from Saxe-Coburg and Gotha to Windsor in 1917, and initiated legislation to strike out the titles of princes and lords who had backed the Germans.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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However, unlike similar programs, these folks have to stay true to their Southern roots and family names, a difficult feat in today’s modern world.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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About 400 people initially signed the statement, representing a range of Christian denominations, leaders of Black, Asian and Latino churches and associations and Christian universities and institutions.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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On the Gregorian calendar, used by most Christian denominations, Easter typically falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox, known as the Paschal Full Moon.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Feb. 2026
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Jameson's name is a tribute to both Pink's father, who was named James, and Hart, whose middle name is Jason.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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November 22 – December 21 Progress is practically your middle name!—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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The reason stores use first names — or first names and last initials — on name tags is to balance two reasonable, but competing, requirements.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Mari, another tourist who asked to go by her first name for privacy reasons, said her young family had been sheltering in their vacation rental and watching the unrest unfold outside.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Maiden name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maiden%20name. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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