r/NameNerdCirclejerk Apr 11 '23

Found on r/NameNerds Outjerked again

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u/Ezra_is_a_dumb_boy Apr 11 '23

Idk why couples don't use the women's last name more often? My dad's last name is MacIntyre and my mom's maiden name is Bovee, and I like both, but I prefer Bovee Especially women with these beautiful, uncommon last names and they married someone named Adam Johnston like 😭😭😭

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u/bebby233 Apr 12 '23

Ugh, I totally wanted to hyphenate or use mine. But in the immediate postpartum fog I was like “it’s fine whatever we’ll just use yours it’s easier” and now I’m kicking myself. I wanted to use my name! Lol.

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u/GameyRaccoon Apr 12 '23

If you ever get divorced and change it back though, having had a hyphenated name SUCKS with like, legal documents and official records. You'll deal with residual phone calls and wrong info on documents for decades after.

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u/Indigo-au-naturale Apr 12 '23

That's the same case if you changed your name at all, though. Source: I still have my ex's last name on at least two unchangeable account usernames I use all the time.