She no longer goes by Meghan Markle

 

Meghan Markle recently drew attention after explaining that she uses “Sussex” as her family name in everyday life. The detail became a topic of discussion following the release of her Netflix series With Love, Meghan, where she spoke about the meaning behind the name during a conversation with Mindy Kaling.

Before marrying Prince Harry, Meghan was widely known by her birth name, Rachel Meghan Markle, especially during her acting career and her time on Suits. After her marriage in 2018 and the arrival of their children, Archie and Lilibet, the name “Sussex” became more than just a title connected to royal life. For Meghan, it became part of the identity shared by her family.

She explained that using “Sussex” feels meaningful because it connects her to her husband and children. As a mother, the idea of sharing one family name appears to represent unity, belonging, and the life they have built together.

The conversation quickly sparked mixed reactions online. Some people connected the decision to Meghan and Harry’s departure from senior royal duties in 2020, while others viewed it more simply as a personal family choice. Many families choose a shared name to create a sense of connection, and supporters argued that Meghan’s explanation was less about status and more about identity.

For critics, the topic became another point of debate around the couple’s relationship with royal tradition. For supporters, it reflected something more personal: a mother wanting to share the same name as her children and husband.

In interviews and public discussions, Meghan has described “Sussex” as an important part of her family’s story. She suggested that the name represents continuity, shared experiences, and the emotional bond between the four of them.

In the end, the most interesting part is not simply that Meghan Markle uses “Sussex” as a family name.

It is that, for her, the name appears to represent something deeply personal: not just a royal connection, but the family identity she shares with Prince Harry, Archie, and Lilibet.