I hated my last name growing up but still didn't change it when I married. Now, my kids have it, too

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I hated my last name growing up but still didn't change it when I married. Now, my kids have it, too

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The author decided to hyphenate her kids' last names to include hers.
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Growing up in Staten Island, my last name made me stand out.
I thought I'd change my name once I got married, but that didn't happen.
My husband and I eventually decided to hyphenate our last…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-05-19 13:07:01.