Meshing Surnames Upon Marriage
One of the latest trends in name change upon marriage is ‘meshing’. This is when the names of each partner are combined to form a shared surname.
Many newly married couples have difficulty in deciding between his surname and her surname. Another issue is choosing whose surname will go first if they were to double-barrel their surnames. Sometimes ‘meshing’ their surnames together provides a solution to this.
For example if Jane Johnson married Michael Francis, they may mesh their surnames to become Mr and Mrs Franson. Obviously, the surnames to be meshed will often dictate whether this option is chosen by a couple since many will clash with each other or just ‘not sound right’.
If a couple do decide to mesh their surnames, a Deed Poll document will be required. This can then be used to get all records, including passports, updated into the new name.
The option of continuing to use previous surnames as middle names is also available to couples who choose name change through meshing. This allows them to maintain a link with their family name. It can easily be done by Deed Poll at the same time as the new surname is taken.
To change your name...
- Fill in our online application form
- Receive your Deed Poll in the post
- Sign and date your Deed Poll
- Update records into your new name
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