What’s in a surname? Preparing for Married life and leaving my maiden name behind.
Typically speaking, when women get married to men it usually goes without saying that yes, she will take his surname. It’s become a cultural convention in the UK and thought of as the norm; though while it’s not a legal requirement – why do people still change their name? For those that wish to have children and start a family, it’s an easy thing to take your new husbands name and all sharing the family name. Meanwhile, others believe that the act is an "outdated tradition" with sexist connotations that represent a woman being handed over like a product from her father to her husband who now owns her - can you imagine! Personally, I see it as being proud to share the name of my new husband; who’s family have welcomed me into theirs, it bonds us together, shows my commitment and really would make me feel ‘married’ as opposed to if I kept my surname and added ‘Mrs’. - that’s my mother. However, as much as I am delighted to change my name when I marry, I am absol...