The Girls Aloud star kept ex-husband Ashley’s surname despite divorcing him in 2010 following allegations that he had been unfaithful.
But a source told Now magazine that having binned Ashley off for good following a brief reconciliation in June, she now feels it’s time move on by changing her name back to Tweedy.
“She finally feels it’s time to stop being Cheryl Cole,” said the insider. “She gave him another chance, but it didn’t work out. That surname is a big part of her brand, but it’s also a huge reminder of her past.
“She thinks it’s time to get rid. She wants a new look, a new career and a new name.”