I heard someone repeatedly refer to Ivanka as "Mrs. Trump" on NPR, this morning

[Siwsan]

I was driving and didn't catch the guy's name, but this happened twice, that I heard. They were discussing family medical leave.

[no_hypocrisy]

1. Surrogate Freudian slip.

[Farmer-Rick]

2. She kept her maiden name

It was part of the brand she was selling. I bet the other 3 Mrs. Trumps don't appreciate it.

[Rorey]

3. Should it be "Mrs." if she kept her maiden name?

It seems odd, but I guess people can call themselves whatever they want. "Ms." seems more appropriate to me.

[Siwsan]

5. Ms Trump or Mrs Kushner. Or how about just Ivanka.

That's how most people know her.

[Farmer-Rick]

10. You're right Ms would have been more appropriate

My wife never changed her name and she goes by Ms sometimes. Sometimes my better half just lets them call her Mrs. Farmer-Rick. As long as she knows folks aren't trying to be ignorant.

[Siwsan]

4. I knew she kept her family name, but that's a big OOPS, Freudian, or otherwise

I guess he was trying to be what he thought was proper and respectful, but Ms Trump fits that, just fine.

[northoftheborder]

6. I would just mention any Trump women with their first and last name to avoid confusion.

[zipplewrath]

7. Technically

It's probably up to her. The interviewer may have knowledge of her preference. Hard to know.

[Siwsan]

8. Mrs. preceding a surname indicates it is a marital name, not a family name

Referring to her as 'Mrs Trump' is never proper. She's not really his wife.

[zipplewrath]

9. Several Sources disagree

Not sure which ones you'll find authoritative. I'm curious what the AP style book says about it. But several say that a married woman is "entitled" to the title Mrs. Divorced women as well if they don't change their name.

[Siwsan]

11. Never, ever heard of a daughter using it with her family surname

Not in western culture, anyway. And, admittedly, it just sounds extra creepy in this situation.

[zipplewrath]

12. Likewise

It's creepy on so many levels. Especially considering Donald's behavior wrt women in general.