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
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