maiden name

noun

1. a woman's surname before her marriage.

maiden name

noun

1. a woman's surname before marriage

Word History and Origins

Origin of maiden name¹

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

Raj Sidpara, 50, is accused of murdering his partner Tarnjeet Riaz - also known by her maiden name Chagger - at his home in Leicester on 6 May.

From BBC

Portrayed as an unsung comedy genius and skilled talent whisperer with a gift for handling the show’s mercurial stars, she is a quintessential 1970s woman — in an open relationship but unsure whether she wants to use her married or maiden name in the credits.

From Los Angeles Times

Carlene Boggs, Terra Vance’s aunt, whose maiden name is also Vance, is a Republican who plans to vote for Trump again in November.

From Los Angeles Times

She opposes legislation allowing women to retain their maiden name as well as allowing female emperors.

From BBC

Semechin won gold at Tokyo 2020 under her maiden name of Krawzow but months later was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour.

From BBC

Related Words

• family name