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People are increasingly shedding surnames that no longer reflect their identity—whether it’s a personal rebirth like Hannah Leonard-Ripley, who merged her mother’s and husband’s names to honor her current life, or high-profile moves like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s kids, who are legally dropping their father’s name. Experts say it’s often tied to heali…

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People are increasingly shedding surnames that no longer reflect their identity—whether it’s a personal rebirth like Hannah Leonard-Ripley, who merged her mother’s and husband’s names to honor her current life, or high-profile moves like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s kids, who are legally dropping their father’s name. Experts say it’s often tied to healing from past trauma or reclaiming a narrative aligned with love and support. While the process varies by region—costing as little as £40 in the

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