Did Clare Crawley Change Last Name After Marriage?
Clare Crawley got married in early 2023 and is expecting a baby soon. Did the former Bachelorette star change her last name after marrying Ryan Dawkins? Keep reading to find out what she said about changing her name.
Clare Crawley & Ryan Dawkins Near First Wedding Anniversary
In February 2023, Clare Crawley exchanged vows with Ryan Dawkins. After spending years looking for love on Bachelor Nation shows, Crawley found her match in the CEO of Mascot Sports.
They met shortly after she officially ended her on-and-off engagement to Dale Moss. Crawley and Moss got engaged after meeting on Season 16 of The Bachelorette. In fact, she was so sure of their love that they both quit the show early to be together.
Tayshia Adams took over the season after their departure.
Ryan Dawkins proposed in October 2022.
However, before celebrating their first anniversary, they will welcome a bundle of joy in January 2024.
How She Knew Her Baby Would Be A Girl
Five months after her wedding. Clare Crawley announced she was expecting a baby with Ryan Dawkins. The couple chose to use a surrogate.
The former reality star often shares updates on her Instagram about the baby, as well as her own health struggles.
Earlier this week, she held a Q&A with her followers. Crawley received a lot of questions about her baby. She confirmed again that, yes, she and her husband would be in the room when the baby girl was born.
One fan wanted to know if Crawley ever thought she was having a boy. While the former hairdresser would have been happy for a boy or a girl, she always knew she’d have a daughter.
“She was always a girl. In my thoughts. In all my dreams. Always,” she wrote in response to the question.
Bachelorette Alum Reveals If She Changed Her Last Name After Marriage
Changing one’s name after marriage is a deeply personal decision. It’s even more complicated when you’re in the public eye. Name recognition is essential for celebrities.
One of Clare Crawley’s Instagram followers was curious why she didn’t change her last name after marrying Dawkins.
“Publicly I didn’t because that’s how you guys know me,” she revealed.
“Plus I’m proud to be a Crawley,” the reality star added.
Her response indicates that she may legally have changed her name to Clare Dawkins but will continue to keep Crawley for business reasons.
What do you think of her explanation about why she kept the name Clare Crawley? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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