Taylor Swift reportedly plans to take Travis Kelce's surname after their wedding while continuing to use Taylor Swift as her professional name, according to sources. The reported decision comes as anticipation continues to build around the couple's expected wedding celebrations, which are said to take place over several days at New York City's Madison Square Garden.
Professional Name Remains Taylor Swift
According to a source quoted by the Daily Mail, Swift intends to become Mrs. Taylor Kelce in her personal life while retaining the globally recognised Taylor Swift name for her music career. "Professionally, she'll always be Taylor Swift. The name has become one of the biggest brands in entertainment, and there's really no reason to change that," the insider said.
Traditional Views on Marriage
The source claimed the decision reflects Swift's personal views on marriage rather than any change to her public identity. "'Very traditional' Swift sees taking Kelce's name as a 'very meaningful step' in their relationship," the source shared. They added, "Personally, it's a different story. Taylor is very traditional, and when it comes to marriage, she'd love to take Travis' last name."
Shared Surname for Future Family
According to the insider, Swift also views sharing the same surname as an important part of building a future together, particularly if they have children. "She sees it as a meaningful step, especially knowing it would also be the family name their future children would share," the source explained.
No Hyphenation for the Couple
The report also claims neither Swift nor Kelce is considering hyphenating their surnames. "Both she and Travis think there's something incredibly special and beautiful about sharing the same last name, even if the world will always know her professionally as Taylor Swift," the insider said.
Precedent Set by Jennifer Aniston
A second source reportedly reinforced the distinction between Swift's legal and professional identities. "She will take his last name when they wed, but for work she will still go by Taylor Swift. Jennifer Aniston did this when she married Brad Pitt," the source said.
