Why would you like to change your name?

Why you might want to change your name. to take a double-barrelled name after you marry, or enter into a civil partnership. to feel more part of a new family, for example a step-family. to honour or recognise another person, for example a family member or ancestor.

Why is it important to keep your name?

Our names are an incredibly important part of our identity. They carry deep personal, cultural, familial, and historical connections. They also give us a sense of who we are, the communities in which we belong, and our place in the world.

Can I change my last name to whatever I want?

Typically, you may legally change your name to whatever name you’d like, although state marriage laws may also provide some additional legal guidance. There are some exceptions though. For example, you can’t: Change your name to escape debt liability or hide from criminal liability.

What happens when you change your name?

But you will wait in long lines at government offices, you will pay money, you will make a dozen phone calls to credit card and insurance companies, you will mess up checks because you signed your old name, you will introduce yourself incorrectly multiple times. You may curse your decision to change your name (more than once, in my case).

How do people feel when you adopt a new name?

Most people were supportive, though they knew it would be tough getting used to it. Every so often, someone would say, ‘Oh, but I like (old name).’ I would reply that they could feel free to use it for themselves. Adopting a new name made me feel liberated. And I get so many compliments on it!

Is it normal to cry when you change your name?

You may wonder “Who am I?” If only one of you is changing your name, you might cry about how it’s so unfair that you have to do all of this and your partner doesn’t. All of this is normal, and you’re not alone.

Does it feel natural to change your name after marriage?

Seriously, it does. The more you say and write your new name, the more natural it becomes. If you’re having trouble, remember why you chose to change your name in the first place. Remember all of the love and happiness of your wedding day, and remind yourself that this experience is, in a way, a form of expression for those emotions.