maiden name

Example Sentences

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Van Rootselaar went mostly by Jesse Strang, the maiden name of her mother, Jennifer Strang.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

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 • Jul. 25, 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

Laura, whose maiden name was Alejandra, said she had always planned to share her recipe more widely after the wedding.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025

Canning, he knew, was Carrie Pitezel’s maiden name.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson