student asking question

Do people change their name often in the United States? If so, why would people change their names?

teacher

Native speaker’s answer

Rebecca

It isn't super common to change one's name in the United States, however it is a possibility and some people do it. There are many different reasons as to why someone would want to change their name. It could be simply because they like a different name better. It is very common for a woman to change her last name after getting married to her husband's.

Popular Q&As

03/22

Complete the expression with a quiz!