married name

Definition of married namenext

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for married name
Noun
  • Lewis, whose maiden name was Haines, attended South Plantation High School and was one of six siblings, her niece said.
    Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026
  • The Additional Information in the next item consists of your driver’s license, passport, medical insurance account, and your mother’s maiden name.
    Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • For all the talk of lineage, Be Sweet to Me is fundamentally about carving out space not in opposition to her family name, but outside of it.
    Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 6 July 2026
  • Allen lived up to the family name, bringing all the rock & roll energy and Lonestar State mojo to tracks from his latest LP, Fault Lines.
    Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • As expected, Carly didn’t take the bait, reproaching Z for referring to her daughter by her last name, spy style.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
  • But one question many people are asking is whether Swift will take Kelce’s last name.
    Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 6 July 2026

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“Married name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/married%20name. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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