that's how I felt about it until I found the right name. I still have an attachment to it and don't really feel like it's my "deadname" really

17

I mean I remember as a kid I met a girl with my name and I thought that was crazy, now I’m glad I have a name that is used by both genders cause I just don’t feel like changing it and that removes a lot of hassle

11

I changed my name kept the nickname, I totally understand ya

8

my deadname is disgusting bro i can’t keep it, literally has ties to the confederates

7

Yes like my birth name is unique but it just doesn’t fit me. Meanwhile the name I chose is only feminine slightly in spelling but generally more neutral which feels better

7

My deadname is a random noun in Spanish. My whole family is white. It’s not even pronounced right. I’ve hated it since I was a child and constantly went by the names of my favorite fictional characters instead.

2

Nah, I hate mine. Having a name that’s literally the French word for she as an afab person sucks to hell and back

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