married names

Definition of married namesnext
plural of married name

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for married names
Noun
  • 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
  • Fans were cheering as the players, all with their numbers and last names on the back of the bright orange jerseys, made their way into the stadium for their clash with the Bruins.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Andrew shares his adult daughters with his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, and the line of succession to the throne gives a clue into what last names Beatrice and Eugenie are currently using.
    Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Married names.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/married%20names. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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