maiden name
Example Sentences
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One told me she has started using her maiden name professionally because her married name was used in a scam.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The two married, both adopting the last name MacAskill—Askell’s maternal grandmother’s maiden name.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
Until this month, Ferguson kept the title Sarah, Duchess of York - but she reverted to her maiden name of Ferguson after Andrew was stripped of his Duke of York title.
From BBC • Oct. 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
“I’m here to see Miss L’Arche,” I say, remembering that Marlena has checked in using her maiden name.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
