Man taking the woman''s last name

[mallorymaloney]

Date: 5/30/2007 6:43:17 PM
Author:Gwyn
SO, I Know that traditionally the woman takes her new husbands last name.

More and more woman are hyphenating the two or not chaning their last names at all.

I like the idea of my husband and I having the same last name (Especially for when we have children). In my opinion, its nicer/easier when family's all have the same last name but I really don't care for his last name (It sounds a little ridiculous with mine. think of...'Mallory Maloney'... kind of goofy huh. No offense to anyone named that. And, truthfully, he has never been a fan of his last name either.

Mostly though, I really really love my last name its nice and short and simple. Everything someone would want in a name.

My question is, would it be so horrible if my husband took my last name instead of the other way around?

No one on his side is traditional in the slightest so I doubt they would take any offense. Besides, bride's families never take offense when she takes on his last name so I dont think a grooms family would be hurt.

Probably the worst that could happen is some of our friends tease him that he is whipped or something for taking my last name.


Anyone know any couples, or themselves, where the man has taken the woman's last name?

Hey, don't diss Mallory Maloney ... That's my name, and I'm quite proud of it!

Best get your husband to take your last name ... ((Even though simple names are boring ...)) 'Cause I don't want any other Mallory Maloneys around.

((Assuming that is his last name.))

 

[mercoledi]

I think it''s a great idea if your FI is on board with it. I kept my name for personal/professional reasons, and because I think the name change thing is kinda silly and outdated. We have friends who are inventing a new last name, and that''s pretty cool. In some Chinese cultures the new couple take the name of whomever''s family is financially responsible for the couple in the years immediately following marraige. IE if they live with her parents and her parents are better off/better established than his, then Mr and Mrs herlastname it is!

As far as the name change process, my husband had to change his name legally years ago. His given name is one thing, but he''s always been called something else. Well, he signed a taffic ticket "somethingelse lastname" and had to legally change his name or be prosecuted for fraud.

The good news? It''s only $5 and a trip to the DMV to change your name in DE. The lesson is that these laws change state to state.

And RE: reverting to maiden name legally, yeah, it''s a pain. A friend had to get a formal copy of her anullment before the SS office would revert her. Fun stuff.

Let us know what you two decide!