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Published 08:49 02 Jul 2026 GMT
Taylor Swift is one of the most recognizable names on planet Earth, so the possibility of a name change after her marriage to fiancé Travis Kelce seems unthinkable.
After all, her name is plastered across millions of CDs, vinyl records, tour merchandise, and in more social media posts than you could possibly count.
The name has remained as one of the powerhouses of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades now, becoming a brand in itself - but it could all be set to change.
Swift, already a billionaire at 36, is set for life anyway, but many fans wouldn't be able to stomach a sudden name change, after recording 16 full-length studio albums.
But now, it has been exclusively reported by the Daily Mail that the singer will look to become Mrs Taylor Kelce.
An insider has told the publication: "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."
They explained that the Bad Blood singer is 'very traditional,' and that she sees her soon-to-be-husband's name as a 'very meaningful step' in their relationship.
The insider 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.
"In her personal life, the idea of being Taylor Kelce is something she genuinely looks forward to.
"She sees it as a meaningful step, especially knowing it would also be the family name their future children would share."
As a silver lining for Swifties, it's understood that while there will be a legal name change, she will keep her stage name as Taylor Swift.
That's right, they won't need to change their fandom name to the Kelces.
The source also clarified that they won't try to hyphenate their names, adding: "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."
Another source claimed: "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."
It's believed that the pop star will marry her NFL player fiancé, Travis Kelce, at New York City's Madison Square Garden arena this weekend, in a multi-day celebration.
Reports state that events will ensue on Thursday (July 2), with a rehearsal dinner for close friends and family, before a larger, 1,000-guest party on Friday.
This is yet to be confirmed, with wide reports instead suggesting it to be the case.
