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a woman's last name before she is married
After she divorced, she took back her maiden name.
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Christina, 41, is asking the court to restore her maiden name.
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 16 July 2024
For instance, beginning in 1919, Columbia required prospective students to complete an eight-page form, submit a photo, list their mother’s maiden name, and provide information about their religious background.
—Sarah Stoller / Made By History, TIME, 11 July 2024
Beyoncé pays homage to her mother’s maiden name with the Cowboy Carter exclusive limited edition album cover (available through her official online store).
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 29 Mar. 2024
Tay, whose maiden name is Dome, also included a clip of her partner back-flipping onto the stage moments before the video’s premiere.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 July 2024
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Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 16 July 2024
For instance, beginning in 1919, Columbia required prospective students to complete an eight-page form, submit a photo, list their mother’s maiden name, and provide information about their religious background.
—Sarah Stoller / Made By History, TIME, 11 July 2024
Beyoncé pays homage to her mother’s maiden name with the Cowboy Carter exclusive limited edition album cover (available through her official online store).
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 29 Mar. 2024
Tay, whose maiden name is Dome, also included a clip of her partner back-flipping onto the stage moments before the video’s premiere.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 July 2024
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“Maiden name.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maiden%20name. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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