Females - When you marry/married did/will you change your name?

Question

How do you feel about taking your husbands name?

Answer 1

i didnt. some people act like their stuff doesnt stink and they are special because they changed their names. i know one woman in particular who said no offense but she loooked down on me, yet she had a child out of wedlock when she was 16. so basically i think it is ridiculously petty thing. if people dont want to change their name it is up to them and very harmless to others. why should a woman change her name so that all her information has to be changed, diplomas, etc? i think it is really weird too that many women want to give up their name, yet they dont want to do traditonal duties, like raise their own children. well to each his or her own. personally, i think not taking my husbands name is up to me and pretty harmless compared to most things a woman wont do. at least i am there for the substance of life in being a real wife to my husband and not just there for the trite and petty frills, like name changing.

Answer 2

I feel like the taking of his name is an honor. Keeping in mind there are some that would make you think twice for example A woman named Rita marrying a man name James Book. Her new name would be Rita Book (read a book) If she is a librarian by trade nobody will ever think she is fully legit. There are also the cases where you marry someone who gives you the same name as a famous person. My first name is Marilyn so I would have to think long and hard before marrying someone whose last name was Monroe. I would never be able to cash a check without having 3 forms of ID and my marriage license handy.

Answer 3

I changed my name when I married 10 years ago. My maiden name begins with a B and my married name begins with an A so I tell people I went from a B to an A! I got a real good grade.

Answer 4

I have been married twice. Both times I took my husband's name. If I get married a third time I will take that husband's name. I feel that it is the right thing to do. You're suppose to take his name.

Answer 5

Yes, I did take my husbands name because that is the way it should be. It is not about what society says, it is about what God says. The man is the head and the woman needs a covering when she is married. Not taking his name or even hypehnating it is denying him his responsibilty and you are not fully covered.

Answer 6

nicely.. i love the theory that you pick to have your call be some thing that spells lady skill (certain, being a woman ROCKS).. yet i love you're acquaintances thoughts of Femme, or Chica those are extremely gorgeous names! yet lady only sounds dumb. Like if I met someone named lady i'd imagine it develop right into a stupid call. That being pronounced, do somewhat analyze on line perhaps, and sturdy luck!

Answer 7

Yes i sure did change my name and i took my husbands name on proudly! I feel this honors our husbands by doing so. I love it! I carry his name with dignity and pride.

Answer 8

I did change my name with my first husband, we have one child. After our divorce I change my name back into my maiden name which is the name I plan to take to my grave. My fiance wanted me to take his name when we are married but, never again. I want to maintain my identity and carry my family name, and sign every painting I make with the name my parents gave me.

Answer 9

I will definitely be changing my name to his in a few months! I can't wait to get rid of my hard to pronounce and spell last name...it will be a relief. Other friends of mine have switched their maiden name to their middle name, to save the name, and not hyphenate.

Answer 10

I took my husband's name, and am very glad that I did. For me, it was symbolic of my new life as a married woman, and our unity in marriage.