David and Georgia Tennant Legally Change Surnames in 2026

In a move that fans have called "the ultimate new year, new us," David Tennant and his wife Georgia have officially marked their 14th year of marriage by legally changing their surnames. As of January 2026, the couple has moved away from the "McDonald" and "Moffett" legal tags that have followed them for decades, finally aligning their official identities with the professional name that has made David a global star.

The change was first spotted in public filings for their joint production company, Sandyboy Limited, where both are now registered under the surname Tennant.

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The Legal "Tennant" Transition

For over 30 years, David Tennant’s legal name remained David McDonald. He famously adopted "Tennant" as a stage name early in his career after the actors' union, Equity, informed him that another David McDonald was already on their books.

• The Inspiration: He chose the name after reading an article about Neil Tennant of the Pet Shop Boys.

• The Final Step: While David has used Tennant professionally since 1987, the New Year 2026 filing marks the moment he and Georgia (formerly Georgia Moffett) formalized it legally for their business and identity verification.

• Family Unity: Georgia, who has often been referred to by her maiden name despite marrying in 2011, has now officially become Georgia Elizabeth Tennant.

A 14-Year Journey

The couple, who met on the set of Doctor Who in 2008 (where Georgia played the Doctor’s daughter), married on December 30, 2011. Their 14th anniversary in late 2025 was marked by this "quiet ushering in of change."

"It feels like the right time to align everything," a source close to the couple shared. "With their children growing up and some entering the industry themselves, having one unified family name makes life a lot simpler."

The Tennant Dynasty: 2026 Updates

The name change comes at a time when the "Tennant" brand is stronger than ever, with several of their five children making waves in the industry:

• Ty Tennant (23): Continuing his success after House of the Dragon and War of the Worlds.

• Olive Tennant (14): Set to star alongside her father in the highly anticipated second season of the Disney+ hit Rivals, which is currently filming in early 2026.

• Wilfred (12): Recently made a "glorious" TV debut, earning a proud shout-out from Georgia on social media.

Standing Together Against the Storm

The name change follows a challenging period for the family. In November 2025, Georgia went public with the news that she had been receiving death threats online due to the couple's vocal advocacy for transgender rights.

Despite the abuse, the pair appeared "more united than ever" on the red carpet of the BAFTA Scotland Awards in late 2025. Their decision to legally share the Tennant name is seen by many fans as a symbolic gesture of their unbreakable partnership.

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