married name

noun

Synonyms of married namenext
: a surname acquired through marriage

Examples of married name in a Sentence

She used to be Susan Brown, but her married name is Susan Wilson.
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As for her decision on her married name, the verdict is still out. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 2 Feb. 2026 But on Wednesday Australia’s highest court ruled that Perry, who now goes by her married name Katie Taylor, has the right to sell clothes under her own name. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026 This understanding of Bessette Kennedy as a person with humor and charm — a depth beyond her wardrobe, reputation and married name — yields a delicate, enigmatic performance. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026 The novel, Arnott’s first under her married name and subject to a bidding frenzy at the 2024 London Book Fair, reflects her long-standing fascination with murderers. — Diane Garrett, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for married name

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of married name was in 1903

Rhymes for married name

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marriedly
married name
marrier
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“Married name.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/married%20name. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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