maiden name
Example Sentences
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Savage was his mother's maiden name, and the character was also inspired by the tough but colourful women in his family.
From BBC
She began using her maiden name again, Leow said, and uses it “loud and proud.”
From Washington Post
That very well might include where you grew up, your first car, your mom’s maiden name … Yeah, you can see where I’m going.
From Fox News
Mrs. Irvin, who was known by her maiden name for most of her tennis career, was one of only 10 women to win singles titles at each major championships.
From Washington Post
Sometimes they even asked the quintessential question, “What is your mother’s maiden name?”
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
