Thesaurus results for MAIDEN NAME

maiden name

noun

Definition of maiden name

as in surname

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 Stein’s maiden name is Prosterman, according to the formal demand. — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Woods, who competes using her maiden name Sophie Amy Grant, set off on July 4 in Trieste, Italy, and finished on the Mediterranean coast of Monaco. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 Her roots in northwest Missouri run deep, as Mozingo Lake in Nodoway County carries her maiden name. — Sophie Lindberg july 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026 Born Brandon Feakins, the 1923 actor now uses his mother’s maiden name. — Jodi Guglielmi, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for maiden name

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Noun

Even his surname sounded like a nickname dreamed up by Seth Rogen or Judd Apatow.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
The surname is at odds with a novel like Love Days, wherein nothing is wasted—Ettie’s own life providing fodder for plot and character.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of surname

Noun

All new titles are scheduled to be available for simulcast on the MBC Shahid app.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
That’s exactly what happened last fall when Smith’s two-out, 11th-inning home run in Game 7 of the World Series helped the Dodgers win a second straight title.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of title

Noun

While Christen and Jude remained among the hottest brands to check out at showroom appointments, other names pinpointed by buyers included Hagelstam, Nomasei, Neous and the newcomers Ananyan and Kiana Ghavidel.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
The 58-key, six-story hotel takes its name from the Jazz Age term for a singer, and its design evokes the sleek grandeur of the Streamline Moderne movement.

— Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of name

Noun

Friends said Mathis acquired the Maybach nickname because of his association with Ross, whose record label is Maybach Music Group.

— Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
Miriam testified there was someone higher up than Alobadi — someone whose nickname was familiar to authorities.

— Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of nickname

Noun

There is a lot of Dutton history that plays into this premiere, with Kayce seeing the repercussions of Tate being in harm’s way because of the family name and land.

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Bolsonaro, 45, is competing in his first and seeking to return his family name to power after his father governed Brazil from 2019 through 2022.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of family name

Noun

In other words, a quarter made of 90% silver could be worth more for its metal content than its 25-cent denomination.

— Nick Perry, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
The 14 participating houses of worship span from Miami Shores to West Perrine and include a variety of denominations including Episcopal churches, United Methodist churches, one mosque and a handful of other Christian churches.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of denomination

Noun

Her middle name, Hepler, was Lowe’s late mother’s maiden name and is his brother Rob Lowe’s middle name, per People.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
The four-meter-long veil, which was intricately embroidered with crystals and micro-beads forming star constellations, was a nod to Dove’s middle name, Celeste.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of middle name

Noun

But whether calling him by first name, last name, both or by nickname, just make sure to put respect on the Lakers forward’s game that’s too varied to fit in a single position.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
The locals asked to give only their first names for privacy reasons.

— Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of first name

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