When Sophie was pregnant, it was her partner who suggested giving their daughter her surname. "My partner is more traditional than me generally, and I was surprised that he was so comfortable to have ...

It goes without saying that the dialogues women are having about their choices about their last names after marriage reveal a gross double standard in the conventional way of doing things. This is a ...

In some cultures, your surname is viewed as your family's history and legacy. Not changing hers meant honouring this, says Canberra woman Yimin Qiang. "I won't change my last name after I get married, ...

When naming our first child, my husband and I were faced with a difficult decision: Not only did we need to pick a first name, we also needed to pick a last name. Traditionally, in Western society ...

The Duchess of Sussex caused a stir on “With Love, Meghan” when she said Sussex was her last name. But does that break from royal tradition? By Gina Cherelus In “Romeo and Juliet,” the star-crossed ...

The author with a street sign that bears his name. Simon Buckley Surnames shape our identity. They can be a point of reflection, especially if the surname is rare, has a unique meaning, or holds ...