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1. Name Change advice!

   

   Discussion by emerlyn · August 2009 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Florida-Central Florida

   Hi all!So, I haven't changed my name yet. I am not sure what I want to do, tack it on the end, hyphenate, or change all together. I was wondering, if I don't change my name legally, do I still call myself Ms. (maiden name?) eventhough i'm not married?Here are my reasons for not changing my name-1) I am Jewish, and that is…

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   Reply by bcnoelle · August 2009 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Florida-Central Florida

   It's a confusing subject! I think I am going to keep my name as is for my profession/career but change it for my personal life. I'm not sure how to really do that or if I never change anything and just go with the flow when someone calls me Mrs. (FI last name). I think calling yourself Ms. is fine since it can be a Miss or…

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   Reply by BananaMustang · August 2009 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Florida-Central Florida

   My mom hyphenated her last name, and then my sister and I were given her maiden name as a second middle name.So hyphenated or not, if you choose to have kids, this is another way your maiden name could be carried on.

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   Reply by AlexiaANDRobert · August 2009 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Florida-Central Florida

   I like the First Middle Maiden Married. But when you sign your name it's First Married. Personally, I don't think your name is your "identity" that's defined by who you are as a person.It's up to you though - everyone is different. But you can't switch up your signatures.

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   Reply by cjbwifey2010 · August 2009 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Florida-Central Florida

   As many others, i plan on using my maiden name and adding on his last name (so it will be Jessica Maiden Married). My situation is easier because i never even had a middle name! LOL. I was thinking about the whole hyphenating thing but the name would just be too long. i love my last name (even though it is common in the…

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   Reply by sunflowr0803 · August 2009 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Florida-Central Florida

   I agree with PP's. I think you should either do: 1) Alyssa Maiden Married or 2) Alyssa Meredith Maiden Married.Either way you get to keep your maiden name but take Stephen's last name. Then you won't have to hyphenate. You'll still have to sign your new last name, but your maiden name will still be a part of you. Maybe you…

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   Reply by skhynes · August 2009 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Florida-Central Florida

   I also know a lot of people that dropped their middle name and replaced it with their maiden name. Could that be an option for you?

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   Reply by KuteBride09 · August 2009 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Florida-Central Florida

   WOW!!! I just went today to the social security office and had to finally pick what i was going to do. I went with my maiden name as my middle name and took his last name. That way i still have a part of my dad and my new husband is happy too! Its really all up to you. HTH!! :O)

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   Reply by Theresa626 · August 2009 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Florida-Central Florida

   Hello Alyssa, It's Theresa, how are you? I don't have too much advice for you but I would understand if you still wanted to use your maiden name. What are you going to have your students call you? 

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    Reply by ericak926 · August 2009 · Home› Local Wedding Boards› Florida-Central Florida

    I am planning on using my maiden name as my middle name and professionally I am going to hypenate.