Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
maiden-name
noun
/ˈmeɪ.dən neɪm/
Definition
The surname that a woman has had since birth, before she may have taken on a new last name after marriage.
Examples
- After getting married, she decided to keep her maiden name for professional purposes.
- It is common to ask for a woman’s maiden name on security questions.
- Her maiden name can be found in her family records.
Meaning
Maiden name refers to a woman’s original last name, which often changes when she gets married.
Synonyms
- birth name
- original surname
- family name
