Maiden Name

Why I Couldn't Wait To Change My Last Name

Ann Blumenthal Jacobs | Posted 05.14.2012

Read More: Getting Married, Marriage, Name Change, Changing Your Name, Married Name, Maiden Name, Hyphenating Your Name, Weddings News
Ann Blumenthal Jacobs

So, when it comes to changing your name, do what's best for you and your spouse -- if you don't want to take his name, he can take yours or you can start over. What have you done about changing your names?

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Will Hyphenated Last Names Ever Be Cool?

Tessa Blake | Posted 03.19.2012

Read More: Children's Last Names, Creative Naming, Married Name, Hyphenated Names, Parenting Dilemma, Baby Names, Maiden Name, Parents News
Tessa Blake

Almost every child in this country still carries the surname of the father. It's comfy, it feels natural, and you may never have even thought about it.

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Changing Your Name Back After Divorce: Pros And Cons

Gabrielle Clemens | Posted 08.21.2011

Read More: Marriage, Name Change, Divorce, Maiden-Name, Separation, Divorce News
Gabrielle Clemens

In American culture, assuming your new husband's family name when you get married is an exciting rite of passage. It's something many women longed fo...

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The Name Debate: Married Or Maiden?

tango.com | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Getting Married, Married Name, Maiden Name, Healthy Living News

Married names, like the institution of marriage itself, are not what they used to be. As women, we've heard all about what we're supposed to do. Whet...

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