maiden name

Frequency: 6.812.3 per million words

a woman's surname before marriage

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Examples (10)

  • She decided to keep her maiden name for professional purposes.
  • What was your mother's maiden name before she married your father?
  • Many women choose to retain their maiden name after marriage.
  • The form asks for both your current surname and your maiden name.
  • Her passport still lists her maiden name, which caused some confusion.
  • For official documents, you often need to provide your maiden name.
  • She hyphenated her surname, combining her maiden name with her husband's.
  • I always forget my grandmother's maiden name.
  • Providing your maiden name helps verify your identity.
  • Her historical research revealed her ancestor's maiden name.