maiden name
Example Sentences
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Clemantina's parents didn't marry until after she was born, so her mother's maiden name was used on the birth certificate.
From BBC
The author said Winn was her maiden name, and she disliked her first name of Sally and decided to use her family name Raynor as a pen name.
From BBC
Naming is a big theme throughout the book, whether that be the misspelling of your maiden name or choosing your daughter’s names.
From Los Angeles Times
Dear Liz: I use my first name, maiden name and married last name as my legal name.
From Los Angeles Times
An online jail roster shows that Mastey was booked under her maiden name and later released.
From Los Angeles Times
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