your maiden name is the last name on your birth certificate before any last name changes related to a marriage. many companies as for "maiden names" since married women can legally use both names if they choose. if you have never been married. never used another last name then your maiden name is your name.
what is a maiden name? . i keep getting these offers but they ask for a maiden name. these are medical offers that i need to sign up for. is it a marriage thing?