Sir, – Dave Kavanagh (October 21st) is somewhat missing the point – if a woman has lived her life with her father's (or mother's) surname, then it is also her surname.
Her life, friendships, educational achievements and career will be bound to that identity. That she would uproot herself from these by abruptly taking on her husband’s surname (or indeed, her mother’s maiden name) is certainly an interesting social phenomenon.
Of course people are free to make their own choices in these matters, but it should be a choice and not just a habit. – Yours, etc,
CIARA MADDEN,
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Vienna.