maiden name

Example Sentences

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Scott, whose maiden name was Kendra Baumgartner, had two sons with her first husband John Scott, to whom she was married from 2000 to 2006.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

At that moment, Janie - whose maiden name is Hughes - understood her life would change forever.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

In 2007, Taylor - who went under her maiden name at the time - registered her business name, Katie Perry, and applied for a trademark.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

The writer’s earlier novels were published under her maiden name, Lizzie Pook.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

I’ll go back to my maiden name, sever ties with Tom, make it hard for anyone to find me.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins