Last names/maiden names...

I kept my last name, much to the dismay of my MIL. One, I really like my father's last name, and when my parents named me they picked a good one. My husband's last name didn't sound right so I didn't switch it. Two, I was lazy and didn't want to go to the Social Security office. They never sent me the paperwork, so I figured that it was fate.

I took my husband's name when we were married, and kept it after my divorce.
Both my maiden and married names start with "Mc".

I had an easy german last name to a harder French Canadian last name that I always have to spell-if I new it would be such a pain.......
My sister was known professionally by her maiden name but changed it to a inpronouncable polish last name. When she divorced she resumed her main name and if she remarries I bet she won't change it!!

I did not change my name when I got married nor did my husband. If we are blessed with a child the child will have my last name. I did not want to change since I had it for 30+ years and really like my name. I am only a traditionalist on things I don't like to do, like take out the trash and grilling on the BBQ.

When Jeff and I got married I kept my last named and hypenated his.

My maiden surname is Irish and our heritage means alot to me and my family, so DH was very understanding of my decision.

I'm not offended if I'm called by last name though.

Originally Posted by Miss Mew

When Jeff and I got married I kept my last named and hypenated his.

My maiden surname is Irish and our heritage means alot to me and my family, so DH was very understanding of my decision.

I'm not offended if I'm called by last name though.

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The only weird moment is when people call DH Mr. My Last Name.

Before I got married, I could not wait to get rid of my last name! It was german and no one ever knew how to pronounce it. I hated it. So, I happily took my husband's last name, which is italian and I it! It sounds so nice with my first name and I am not afraid to say what it is! I have been married for 11 months now and I am so used to my new last name. It feels so natural when I say it!

I dont like my surname, never have. Mainly beause 99% of the people i meet get it wrong and i hate the sound of it and i got bullied in school about it. I know i'll take Tristans name when we marry, but i've always wanted to change to my mothers maiden name, as her family only consists of 2 other people and i dont want my grandfathers name to die out. My dads family on the other hand has a million relatives!!

Not fair

I didn't change my name when I married. I have 4 sisters and only 1 brother so I wanted to keep the name going.

My mum talks about changing her name back, they got divorced over 20 years ago and she's still talking about it and has never done it.

I'm not particularly attached to my own last name, so in the name of tradition, I'll take Jeremy's.

My sister is having a hard time deciding about this issue right now. In my family there are 5 daughters and she wants to continue my father's name. I didn't even think about making it a middle name... I should tell her that. Her fiance is very traditional and so hates the idea of her not changing her name. He doesn't even like the hyphenated idea.

I, on the other hand, will happily take my future husband's name. I am single right now, but I just think there is something romantic in taking his name. Plus everyone always gets my last name wrong.

Well ive come to like my surname, When i was born my mother only put her surname on my birthcertificate, my dad put his name a few months later... because she thought he would steal me and send me to italy

If i got married ill keep my surname as my middle name and then take on my husbands surname, i hope my future husband has a Mc... surname

When I get married (if I get married) I plan on keeping my last name.

I know a man who when he married took his wife's last name.

As for those who add their husband's name onto their own and hypenate it... that drives me mental, especially if the names are long. IMHO they should pick one and be done with it, LOL

When married, I've always used my husband's name - better the name of a husband that I chose, than that of a father, that I DIDN'T.

Since my divorce, I have been using my LATE husband's name - it makes things easier, with my widow's benefits and I actually LIKED him.

I can't WAIT to get rid of my last name! I hate it- people always pronounce it incorrectly too. I will be taking on Colin's last name when i'm married I don't worry about "loosing my identity" because i know who i am and a name doesn't determine that for me It will be SOOO nice to have a simple last name that people can pronounce! I can't wait