#chosen names

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[homocidalpotat]

oh my god FUCK

i accidentally addressed a package to jasper not [deadname] (i literally typed in my deadname but it somehow changed it to jasper, previous order maybe)

but anyway my parents found the parcel before me and asked me why it said jasper and i said i didnt know it must be a mistake but theyre so definitely onto me and my mum literally said "if you were a boy would you call yourself that" and i didnt know what to say

and its not just that easy to come out to your family, especially when theyre so weird around your other trans friends and your dad specifically said you cant change your name and got a tattoo of your deadname

im scared what's going to happen

[ask-a-bot]

If u were born as human what human name would u have preferred?

Hmm... maybe Swift. You know, like the bird. They can sleep on the wing and they only ever land to lay eggs or feed their young. I like that! I'd like to fly all the time.

Or maybe Skylark – skylarks can sing and fly at the same time. Most birds can't do that because they haven't got the stamina.

Do humans have bird names?

They can be called body parts...

Such as?

"Spike".

Ugh. Thank you for that. Well. I think I would like a normal name. A writer's name, like... Terry or... or... Martin... or... Charles...

... Those are common names. Why are they specifically writers' names?

Charles Dickens, Terry Pratchett, Martin-

I get it. You're so weird!

Are you two done bickering? I think Megatron's got a good idea! I might go with Michael, after Michael Jordan.

Give me patience!

Yes, please. You do need it.

Megs...

I like the name Johnny. I'd probably go with that. Or... Kevin, maybe.

Either of those would suit you, Bee. Or Dave, maybe. David means "beloved". I can't remember who told me that, but I know that's right.

Ewww...!

Is there a name that means "forever whining"?

Aw, don't be mean to Star! He just wants to be loved too.

Hug me and I will remove your arms.

Oh. We could go for a walk?

OK!

[thereareeyesinsidethetrees]

we've been amassing a giant list of names to use for ocs (cause we have way too many and keep making way too many. no we're not getting rid of any of them why would you think that)

so uh. basically, if you have something you want a name for, let us know and we will consult the list and give you some options

that's like. ocs. pets. chosen names. we are unfortunately well versed with warrior cats and neutrally well versed with wings of fire so we can do names for those too

names for characters that only show up once and never again, we can do that

characters you've had for three years and still can't figure out a good name for (relate hard to that one)

give us as many as you want/need, we're happy to throw some suggestions out

[frogofalltime]

it's funny that babies are often named before they are even born, or when they are very small and you have no idea of their personality yet. of course it makes sense because how would you refer to a child with no name, it would be impossible to arrange legal documents, etc. but how can you choose a name that suits their Vibes if you don't know what their Vibes are ?? i'm glad it's possible to choose your own name / nickname as you grow up because certain names just do not match the person they were given to at all, or maybe the name worked at one point in their life but not anymore, and we should be allowed to reinvent ourselves. this post is sort of about a conversation i was having with my (also trans) boyfriend but not exclusively !! anyone can change their name for any reason. and i think that's beautiful :)

[mxmorbidmidnight]

The urge to make my full name Morbid M. Morbid Midnight (modelled after Mobius M Mobius)

[theatreofthelivingmind]

Compliments and Progress (Tiny Steps for Big Feet)

The other day I got a compliment from a customer which ranked pretty highly as far as customer compliments go. I do get to have with my work my chosen name displayed with the spelling I chose. I went through my name changing in 2016 as my legal name, is the name of an abuser in my family I've gone no contact with.

I have been going by Emmanuelle for 9 years now. On picking up this customer, they ask, "wow, I love your name. It's like reading a painting."

I let them know, that's one of the best compliments on my name I have ever received. I only shared a few stories of how I came to my chosen name. I was taken back by the compliment...a bit flustered but still thank ful for the compliment.

It was 2016 when I was going through a name and pronoun update. 2020 until I started hrt. It's not every customer who notices, or gets the spelling right and pronunciation right, but it's so validating, gives me a warm feeling that progress is being made. It's such a change from before as the name I was given I did not have any pride, but a lot of shame, distrust, intergenerational trauma.

[incognitopolls]

"Noun names" would include atypical names like "Sock" or "Brick" as well as more traditional names like "Rose" or "Hunter."

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[transenbyconfessions]

I think I might have figured out my name. After finding one that stood out to me (on a list of various names) I asked someone to use it and my pronouns together and I got a massive surge of Euphoria from it. It was so nice to have them be used together I was almost giddy for a moment.

(now to come out as Agender so people will actually use the name and Pronoun.)

Submitted July 3, 2023

[effabledisaster]

‘That’s a man’s name isn’t it’ oh wow really? I’d forgotten the gender binary existed

[mxmorbidmidnight]

To clear up confusion as to what thou may call me. As title The Shapeshifter or Shapeshifter, if thou art ever unsure thou may use this one. Most call me Morbid Midnight or Morbid. I have many other names, such as Lapis Lazuli, She-wolf, Lovecat, Madam/mr/sir goose. Choose thine favourite dear!!

I do adore being given names by others, titles and such. Call me as you wish, I will respond as long as it is said with respect. I am a shapeshifter after all.

[sh1ttyfirstdrafts]

maybe if i could recall my name coming from her mouth in any other tone than contemptuous, i'd like my birth name. maybe if i could remember them saying it without an air of reproach. maybe if i could erase the memory of her screaming my name with hate-filled rage, i would like my birth name.

maybe if i hadn't lived my whole adolescence knowing that the family name was "clara", and that her mom's name was clara and she had been named clara and i should have been named clara, i would like my birth name. maybe if she hadn't told me that when I have a daughter, i will name her clara. she said, i wanted you to have your own name and be your own person. but i wanted to be a part of her so badly, that i didn't want my own name. i wanted to belong. maybe if it hadn't been so plain to see that she didn't think me worthy of the name, the name she shared with her mother that she loved so much. maybe then i'd like my birth name.

but i don't.

[incognitopolls]

This would include changing your first name from one name to a different name, or using multiple names at the same time.

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[transenbyconfessions]

teehee i love collecting names

Submitted March 13, 2023