10 Women Explain Why They Didn’t Take Their Husbands’ Last Names

These days, more women are choosing not to take their husbands’ last names, and honestly, why should they? (Especially if he has a hilariously unfortunate name).

Keeping your maiden name can be about maintaining your professional identity, honoring your family heritage, or simply because you like your name as it is.

It’s a personal choice, and it doesn’t make the marriage any less meaningful. Plus, it’s 2024—traditions are evolving. Some couples even create a new last name together or combine both names.

At the end of the day, it’s about what feels right for each couple. Whether you change your name or keep it, what matters is the love and partnership.

In a recent discourse on Twitter, women opened up about how they chose not to take their husband’s last name — here are some of the best responses.

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