Maiden Name Formatter

Enter your current name and maiden name to create properly formatted versions for legal documents, genealogy research, and professional writing.

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Results

Enter your information and click "Generate" to see formatted results.

Example Formats

Legal Documents

Jane Smith

Maiden: Doe

Jane Smith (née Doe)

Genealogy Records

Marie Dubois

Maiden: Leroy

Marie Dubois (née Leroy)

Biographical Writing

Elizabeth Johnson

Maiden: Williams

Elizabeth Johnson (née Williams)

Tips for Proper Formatting

  • Use "née" for women and "né" for men
  • Include middle names if they are part of your legal name
  • For legal documents, consider using "formerly" instead of "née"
  • Always verify the format with your specific institution or publication