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- Set Your Facebook Account so People Can Find You by Your Maiden Name Without it Being PublicDid you know, "What's your mother's maiden name?" is a security question on a credit card application?
- Katy Perry to Take Husband's NameKaty Perry is making an unusual decision to take her husband Russell Brand's last name. Her decision is unusual in that it is conventional.
- Should You Drop Your Ex's Name After the Divorce?Divorce brings with it a number of changes, which will be long lasting impact for many years to come. In the aftermath of a divorce, should you drop your ex-husband's name and revert back to your maiden name, or keep your married name?
- Should Women Keep Their Maiden Name?It is tradition for a woman to take her husband's name. What are the reasons a woman would keep her maiden name?
- Married or Maiden Name? The Last Name Debate for the Modern WomanMany engaged women struggle with the notion of the impending name change. If you can't decide whether or not to take his last name, gain some insight into your personal reasons behind the internal struggle,and explore the many naming options to find the best solution for you
- What to Avoid Saying to a Woman Who Wants to Keep Her Maiden NameIn many cultures, women have traditionally given up their right to still use their maiden name once they got married. But times have changed. Here's what to avoid saying to a woman who wants to keep her maiden name once she is married
- The Pros and Cons of Keeping Your Maiden NameTraditionally, upon marriage western women have dropped their maiden name and taken on their husband's last name. But now more and more women are choosing to keep their maiden name. This article will consider the pros and cons of keeping your maiden name
- One of Many Genealogy Road Blocks: Female AncestorsIf you are a professional genealogist you know how frustrating it can be looking for a female ancestor.
- Miss, Mrs., Ms...Reclaiming What You MissedThe transformation a woman experiences when she goes from Miss to Mrs., and sometimes, to Ms. I talk about my own marriage and divorce as they pertained to these titles, as well as the identity evolutions that followed.
It's the BaumFather and daughter discuss their names.- Changing Your NameHere are some options to consider about changing your last name after becoming married.
"Mrs. Who?" How to Get Used to Your New Last NameSometimes when I use my new last name I feel as though I'm trying to adopt a covert identity, and pulling it off surprisingly well. If you, like me, are having trouble getting used to your new last name, here are some tips to help you adjust.- The First American Woman Who Dared to Keep Her Maiden Name After MarriageLucy Stone was the first woman in Massachusetts to obtain a college degree and she was an abolitionist and suffragist. She was also the first American woman in recorded history to use her maiden name even after marriage.
The Rudest Thing I've Ever Done Almost Cost Me My MarriageI could never imagine losing my maiden name. It was mine since I was born and I never gave a second thought to losing it. My future husband had different plans and it caused me to meltdown beyond comprehension.- How to Find a Woman Using Her Maiden NameLooking for a woman from your past? Can't find her because you don't know her married name? There is a way.
- Should Married Women Change Their Names?Pros and cons of married women changing their last names.
What's in a Name?The author keeps a good sense of humor over how her first, middle and last names are always misspelled, mispronounced or otherwise mangled.
The Story of UsThis is the story of how I met my husband and all of the trials we had to endure as new parents.- Should You Keep Your Married Name After You Divorce?This article will discuss points to consider when deciding whether to keep your married name after you legally divorce.
- Should Married Women Keep Their Last Names or Switch to Hubby's?The longest ongoing debate in the world is whether a wife should change her name when she gets married, keep her own or hyphenate?
- The Stay-Out-All-Night CatA haiku about the stay-out-all-night-sleep-inside-all-day cat.
Hillary Clinton Drops 'Rodham' from NameIn a political move, NY State Senator Hillary Clinton drops her maiden name 'Rodham' in an effort to appeal to the more conservative climate during her bid for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Getting Married: The Pros and Cons of Changing Your Last NameA guide to helping brides determine whether they should change their last names, listing pros and cons.