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What is it like to have a hyphenated last name?

For those of you with hyphenated last names, has it caused you any problems? I've been considering hyphenating mine, but I'm afraid it is going to be a bureaucratic nightmare. Considering the amount of bureaucracy I already deal with in my daily life, I'm afraid to take the step.

Regardless of your reason for hyphenating, what has your experience been like? Do you recommend it?

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  • 6 years ago

    As far as I'm concerned, there's nothing more goofy than a hyphenated last name. What's the point? Nobody likes having to spit out 10 syllables to say your last name. And what will your kids do, tack on a third name at some point? Really, the whole business is feminist goofiness.

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