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Definitions

maiden name

NOUN
given name
Synonyms
STRONGEST


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