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married name

noun

Definition of married name

as in maiden name

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Recent Examples of married name But on Wednesday Australia’s highest court ruled that Perry, who now goes by her married name Katie Taylor, has the right to sell clothes under her own name. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026 The novel, Arnott’s first under her married name and subject to a bidding frenzy at the 2024 London Book Fair, reflects her long-standing fascination with murderers. — Diane Garrett, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026 This understanding of Bessette Kennedy as a person with humor and charm — a depth beyond her wardrobe, reputation and married name — yields a delicate, enigmatic performance. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026 As for her decision on her married name, the verdict is still out. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 2 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for married name

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Noun

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

Definition of maiden name

Noun

The name itself is also a nod to Glick’s late mother, whose family name was Stavrand.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
The events were meant to draw attention to the family name law requiring married couples to share a last name, known as Article 750, which has been on the books for 128 years.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of family name

Noun

Parents Karollyn and Nate, who are not sharing their last names at this time, welcomed baby girl Cielle Ray inside their vehicle, American Medical Response said in a statement shared with ABC News.

— Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026
The two visitors were not identified by first name and last name initial, as is common in France, but only as German nationals.

— Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

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