maiden name
Example Sentences
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The writer’s earlier novels were published under her maiden name, Lizzie Pook.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
Van Rootselaar went mostly by Jesse Strang, the maiden name of her mother, Jennifer Strang.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026
The Journal Officiel shows Amal Clooney was naturalised under her maiden name, Amal Alamuddin.
From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025
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 • Apr. 22, 2025
She gave her a paper on which she had asked Katie to write her name, her John’s name and Sissy’s maiden name.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
