trans and nonbinary people (and cis if you apply!), how did you pick your name? (beehaw.org)

submitted 1 year ago by thumbtack@beehaw.org to c/lgbtq_plus@beehaw.org

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just interested in hearing peoples stories for how y’all have chosen your new names! doesn’t have to be particularly profound or interesting really, i just like hearing about others experiences.

i’m actually planning on changing my own soon socially despite being cis, and just really like hearing how others came to find their names, as well as am curious about if anyone had to go through more than one to find what’s right for them. i figured this would be the best community to talk about the topic even if i’m not trans :)

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[-] jennifilm@beehaw.org 12 points 1 year ago

Oh great question! I always say everyone should consider whether they might like to change their name - i hear so often people saying they can't or don't have a reason, and you don't need one!

I took my grandmother's first name cos she's real special to me, and took my second from my favourite comic book character at the time 😅 but they sound great together!

[-] AssA@kbin.social 7 points 1 year ago

Agnes the incredible Hulk Smith

[-] LennethAegis@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago

Judith Deadpool Smith
That actually sounds more badass than intended.

[-] Bozicus@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago

Both of these would be absolutely glorious Mary Sue names, and I am tempted to write the fanfics for them.

[-] thumbtack@beehaw.org 6 points 1 year ago

thanks :) i’m a namenerd at heart and have been missing my r-ddit community about the topic, so thought i’d bring some of the conversation here! i love origin stories anyway lol

taking your grandmothers name is so sweet 🥺🥺 it’s like naming a kid after someone important to you, but so much more special because it’s your name. and combining it with a favourite comic character is awesome, i love this origin story :)