My first marriage I kept my last name because I was well known in my field of work and didn’t want that to change. I have an unusual first name as well but felt my last name helped my career because my mom was also well known in the same field. My second marriage I changed my name which I guess is good since we now…

I did not take my husband’s last name because it’s not my name and who wants to do all that paperwork (and probably do it twice once you get divorced) and carry the burden of those fees twice over (I will assert here that many of my divorced friends WANT their old name back, but don’t want to go through the fees and…

I took my husband’s name, and sort of regret it. HOWEVER, I never had a middle name, so I didn’t lose anything (I just moved names), and I’m glad that my daughter and I have the same last name. I also gave her my middle (maiden) name, so I’m represented there, and I wouldn’t change that for the world.

I kept my last name because I love it and I’ve gotten a lot of compliments on it throughout my life. It’s a part of my identity and I didn’t see a reason to give that up. My husband was totally fine with it; He actually dislikes his own last name because literally every single person mispronounces it (it’s spelled the…

I did change my name, but it’s because I’m estranged from my father and I have my mother’s maiden name as my middle name and I like my husband’s last name. But he would have been supportive if I’d wanted to keep my name.

I didn’t change my name for a number of reasons: I’ve always liked my name, I’m way too fucking lazy for all that paperwork, my husband is Greek and I’m not at all, I’m a stubborn bitch and like to be self-righteous about being independent.

It never occurred to me to take my husband’s name and when I asked him if he cared he looked shocked at the idea that I’d even consider it. My mom was always bitter that she’d changed her name and she changed it right back after they divorced so I grew up with the idea that keeping my own name was a done deal. It…

Not married, but since my Mom kept hers, I can attest that it’s not necessarily a problem for kids. I had to explain it many times — though not as often as her, I’m sure. But I was proud of her for keeping it, as I was for her becoming vegetarian 35 years ago and getting a PhD in Engineering even earlier. These things…

I took my husband’s last name. I really honestly looked into all my options because I wasn’t super into the idea of taking his. I really wanted to change my name, though, because my maiden name is this awful obscure German name that’s commonly mispronounced as “hairy” or “hair.” As a hairy child growing up, I was…

Never got that idea that being unwilling to change your name represented a lack of commitment.

Changing your name is a big fucking hassle, be glad you don’t have to deal with that shit. I wasn’t going to ever change my name fully because I don’t believe my identity before marriage should be erased by my marriage. I hyphenated because I added something to my life, I didn’t take anything away. When my husbands…

Kept my last name as well. So did my 3 sisters. I am 60 yo and NONE of my friends changed their names when they got married.

Here’s a grim but practical perspective: When I got married, I didn’t even consider changing my name, for feminist reasons. The arguments have all been made here already.

I kept my name because I liked it. Oddly enough my parents were the ones that had the hardest time. They insinuated that I wasn’t as committed and that any child we’d have would be so look confused!!! But I’m no less committed to my husband and our marriage is better than theirs. I really don’t think a kid who has…

I took my husband’s name because I didn’t like the idea that I wouldn’t share a name with my kids. But now I am pregnant and my dad is dying. My sister and I were the only kids on my dad’s side, and my sister probably won’t have kids. So now I wish I’d kept my maiden name and fought to have my son use it or a…

I kept my name and can’t imagine doing otherwise. I suppose that as in your case, some of my decision comes from marrying in my late twenties so, after having finished college, gotten known professionally, etc. which means changing my name would be more trouble than it’s worth.

Aw hell no. It’s 2018 and that’s extra paperwork.

I changed mine when I got married, and changed it back after the divorce. If I get married again, I’ve decided that I’ll use their last name socially, but keep my maiden name for legal stuff.

I didn’t change my name, and with every year I’m happier I didn’t. (I love my husband and we have a wonderful marriage; I just don’t see why it’s necessary to give up my name). None of my girlfriends changed their names either. It honestly seems like a stupid and dated tradition now.

I took my husband’s name. My father has super sexist views of women, and I didn’t want a name associated with him. I adore my husband’s family, and having his name makes me feel closer to them.