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