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
His wife Megan Byron has retreated to their Maine mansion and has gone back to her maiden name, Kerrigan, on social media.
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S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 24 July 2025
The family's only statement was in the lawsuit, which was filed under Emilie Kiser's maiden name, Emilie Henrichsen.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
My bonus children’s biological mother also goes by her maiden name.
—Jann Blackstone, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
Tiffany's husband is Michael Alexander Boulos, and in some families, parents choose to use the mother's maiden name as a middle name for the child.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 24 July 2025
The family's only statement was in the lawsuit, which was filed under Emilie Kiser's maiden name, Emilie Henrichsen.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
My bonus children’s biological mother also goes by her maiden name.
—Jann Blackstone, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
Tiffany's husband is Michael Alexander Boulos, and in some families, parents choose to use the mother's maiden name as a middle name for the child.
—Sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maiden name
Noun
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Before that, Prince William and Prince Harry did the same, taking on their father’s former title of Wales as their surname in school.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Sep. 2025
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The surname on the back of his jersey — one fans can now buy thanks to NIL — carries the weight of massive expectations.—
Shane Shoemaker,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Observer writers predict Carolina Panthers season opener Fowler and Zietlow split last year’s predictor title, which was pretty incredible considering how topsy-turvy last year was and how differently their predictions went week to week.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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If the current crop of blockbusters and indie gems isn't quite hitting the mark for you, there's a solid chance one of Netflix's homegrown titles will.—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Once the game begins, Bowlan waits for his name to be called.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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In recent years, high-profile figures like Elon Musk, Chrissy Teigen and Sharon Osborne have talked about using the substance for therapeutic purposes, contributing to its name recognition.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The beloved cookbook author, who goes by the cheeky nickname @grossypelosi, has brought every bit of that high-spirited vibe to his new cookbook, Let's Party.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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Bubble snails have a transparent shell, but the species also earns its nickname from its eggs, experts said.—
Lauren Liebhaber
September 3,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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Because of this and his family name, Arch’s recruiting process was set to be a media circus, but with the help of his parents, Arch and his family shut that down to maintain his focus on making the best decision.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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While the Lynch family name is known throughout metro Detroit for funeral homes, Paddy Lynch, now 41, and the third generation to work in the family business, is also an entrepreneur who is making a name for himself in unlikely fields.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The centuries-old religion blends both Protestant and Catholic beliefs and is often seen as one of the more inclusive denominations in the realm of Christianity.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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The principle is popular among conservative denominations like the Southern Baptist Convention, which in recent years has disfellowshipped prominent churches that have installed women pastors.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Denny and her sister's sons — Hayes and Owen — share a middle name, Michael.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The elder Brown, who goes by his middle name, was booked into the Clark County Detention Center on Thursday.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Trustworthy companies also personalize interactions in a way that makes sense, going farther than just putting a customer’s first name on an email.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Emma, who gave her first name only, is the owner of 4-year-old Baloo the Bernese mountain dog, a breed known for their affectionate, calm nature, as well as their sheer size.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Maiden name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maiden%20name. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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