What is former name?

Former name, also known as maiden name, is the surname that a woman used in her birth and before marriage. It is common in many cultures for women to change their last names to their husband's upon getting married. However, in recent years, more women have chosen to keep their former name or hyphenate it with their husband's name. The use of former names is also significant in legal documents and professional settings where records of a person's past identity may be required.