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Tell Us Why You Did Or Didn't Take Your Husband's Last Name

"I already have a last name."

Recently, a Twitter user asked for the reasons why some married women don't take their husband's last name.

I'd really like to hear the reasoning behind women who won't take their husband's last name

Twitter: @_MercyFul

Chrissy Teigen took this opportunity to explain she didn't take her husband's last name because he didn't even take his own last name.

People began sharing their own stories why they wouldn't take their husband's name.

Some people believed partners are equal in a marriage:

While others just really liked their own last name:

On the other hand, some people shared why they did take their husband's name:

Whether you’re already married or still single as hell, we want to know why you would or wouldn’t take your partner’s last name.

Tell us the story of why you did or didn't take your partner's last name in the dropbox below! The best submissions could be featured in a future BuzzFeed Community post or video!