Random thoughts…Keeping your maiden name after marriage?

Post 13 of 42
April 25, 20124

Biblically speaking, is there any rule against keeping your maiden name after marriage? Does it matter or is it a sign of rebellion? I love my married name. My maiden name, although also nice had too many syllables so I was too glad to get married and change my name. But, what if your married name has like, 13 syllables and people tend to get a headache just trying to pronounce it… can you keep your maiden name? Or what if you made “your name” before you got married ( i.e- you are well known by your maiden name… should you change your name now that you are married?)… This is assuming, ofcourse that your husband consents…Any thoughts?

 

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4 comments:

Myne WhitmanApril 26, 2012 at 1:31 amReply

I don’t know about biblical basis, but I don’t think it should get to that. The couple can decide what works for them.
AbimbolaApril 26, 2012 at 11:23 amReply

I agree Myne. If it works for them, fine. If the husband has an issue, then I guess wifey has to go with what husband wants. Luckily, My hubby has a great surname. hehe. Did you see your book in Genevieve magazine as well? I’ll try and send you a pic.
miss.fabApril 26, 2012 at 4:44 amReply

I actually haven’t thought much about this. To be honest, I love the idea of changing my name to my husband’s – whatever it is. I pray I don’t end up with a 10-syllabic one though. That might even diqualify the guy from boyfriend status actually. Better to nip things in the bud, no?

Lol. I kid.
AbimbolaApril 26, 2012 at 11:24 amReply

lollllll @ disqualifying from boyfriend status!! hehe. Or you can shorten it na. lol. Thanks for stopping by.