as in surnames
a woman's last name before she is married
After she divorced, she took back her maiden name.
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Noun
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Many Isleños changed their original Spanish surnames to French last names once Louisiana came under French control, De la Nuez explained, which led to some descendants likely losing touch with their roots.—
Raul A. Reyes,
NBC news,
5 Nov. 2025 -
Beatrice and Eugenie's children do not have royal titles and use their fathers' surnames, reflecting their parents' wishes to raise them largely outside formal royal life.—
Ashley Hume , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This year, Gorst had the chance to add to his hall-of-fame resume by winning back-to-back titles.—
Jeremy Herb,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Vesia’s teammate, Will Klein, mentioned Alex and Kayla after the Dodgers clinched back-to-back World Series titles.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The pardons are largely symbolic as none of the names listed were ever charged with federal crimes.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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Quite a few names have already been brought up as potential targets.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Everyone on both sides of my family has always used family names, which has been really important to me to continue only using family names with my children.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The stealthy look is inspired by one of Jordan’s nicknames, which originated from his panther-like abilities on the court and has been the design muse for several of his sneakers.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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They’re most commonly known by their nicknames, Chub Perm, Mclovin, No Name, and Nonchalant Kid.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Other denominations have faced reckonings and made changes.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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Other Christian denominations are undergoing similar reckonings.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In Sweden, first names must be cleared by the Tax Agency, which rejects those likely to cause offense, and name changes must retain at least one original name.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Winterstone has tattooed monikers on many celebs, including Teigen and Matt Damon, who has his wife's and daughters' first names on his right arm.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Maiden names.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maiden%20names. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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