née

adj

Etymology: From French née (“born”, feminine singular). Doublet of nada, natal, Natal, and Noel.

1. Used when giving the maiden name of a woman.

   “Mrs Smith, née Jones”

   “1891, A Scandal in Bohemia, Arthur Conan Doyle Irene Norton, née Adler.”

2. Used when giving a former name. Originally known as.

   “Since the name change, Butch (née Frances) seems more tough and self-assured.”