Changing Your Name
I just wanted to get a feeling of what other ladies think about this subject.
I`m getting married in a month and here in TN we have to fill out on the marriage license what our name will be after marriage when we apply for it.
That got me thinking about what i want to do with my name. Do I want to change it to his last name? Do I want to put my current last name as my middle name or do I want to just keep my own name? I`m really torn about it.
On one hand I don`t want to always have to explain to people why we don`t share the same last name, but I really like my name as it is and my signature as it is.... Somehow it seems like I`m losing part of my identity.
I thought I`d be able to think about it for awhile and try it out and then go through with the name change paperwork after we`d been married for a month or two... Knowing I have to decide in about 3 weeks has me all flustered. My fiance doesn`t really mind either way.
So what do you ladies (and gentlemen) out there think about the subject.
Posted by charlotte; updated 09/03/04
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It is totally personal preference, I changed my last name when I got married just because that was something that I wanted to share with my new husband. I think now a days people are being so much more creative with what they can do, you will probably have to explain to people why you have a different name if you do decide to keep your last name but if that is something that is important to you than do it. Just remember if you do decide to have children that might be a sticky situation on who`s last name the child would take, if you have not already discussed that. Best of luck with everything!
Posted by Jen; updated 09/03/04
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I am in TN also. I was wanting to totally drop my 1st name and use my maiden name as my new middle name and of course take his last name. According to the county clerks office I couldn`t do that without a lawyer and about $150. I personally would take his last name and it`s not about loosing your identity it`s about tradition and starting your new life with your new husband.
Posted by Kelly; updated 09/03/04
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It is all about personal choice. I have chosen to take my FH`s last name. I`ve even been practicing so I`ll have the new signature down pat when its time to make the change.
Posted by Janine; updated 09/03/04
