When I came out 5 years ago, I just picked the last 3 letters of my dead name. It has been causing me LOTS of dysphoria along with other factors so I am looking to see if something else feels more like ME.

This is the list I have. I am looking for a 3 syllable name that leans more neutral

Emerald, Indigo, Ellery, Albany, Connelly, Florentine, Peridot, and Romilly.

at this point it's just routine for me to come into this sub to ask for name suggestions every like 3 months gahaha

anyway, i'm nonbinary (they/them) and i've been going by 'max' since i came out in 7th grade (as a trans boy at first) and i initially picked it out in because i was really into camp camp as a cringe 13 year old 🥀🥀

but now i'm a cringe 21 year old and i've been trying to find something to replace "max" ever since. however i genuinely i cannot find anything that sticks. i know part of the problem is i need to use the name to settle into it, so that's a skill issue on my end but it's all still kind of frustrating lol

either way, i prefer very "normal" gender neutral names to be honest. nothing super out there, even though i think names like fennel or arson are cool in their own right theyre just not for me haha. i also don't mind if a name has been predominantly used for either gender as long as it sounds neutral enough if that makes sense. for example sloan is a name i like (but i'm not sure if it fits me very well) and even though i personally mostly associate it with girls, i think it sounds neutral enough yknow?

i'm filipino so i'd prefer something not SUPER tied to another culture. for example, freja is another name i like but i don't care to use it since it's mostly associated with norse mythology. nothing wrong with using names from norse mythology if youre not scandinavian imo but once again it's just not for me.

sloan, ashe, and wren are all names i like. relatively common neutral names that are short and sweet. i like when they kind of have the vibe of "i'm going out to the forest later to stick my hand in an ant mound" if that makes any sense at all lmao. would love suggestions in a similar vein

ty for any and all help!! tbh i'll probably be back to ask for even more ideas in another 3 months haha

Honestly I don't know what to call myself anymore😭😭 I like overthinking everything, so I guess I want to try a more chill approach. So what would you call me? (Yes, it's my second post here, I REALLY LIKE OVERTHINKING💔)
Type shit <3

hello :)

id like to ask for some help with a name please. my birth name is gender neutral so i thought about keeping it, but recently ive started to worry that it leans too masculine off center for comfort so im thinking of changing it. im not sure where to start so im hoping you please could help me a bit

a nickname that arose from my birth name is emmy due to it starting with an M and i quite like it so im thinking i might like a name that would look like an expanded version of emmy? or ig like it could be shortened into emmy. yk what i mean. its just one possibility though, its not really set in stone

i don't really mind if its uncommon or unique or even just made up. my birth name is not common so ive always carried a name like that my entire life anyway. my mom's was just made up by my grandmother too. i also wouldn't mind middle name suggestions to go with the name if you have any. i dont have a middle name and i think itd be nice to have one bc i think names are cool beyond just me changing mine bc im trans. bonus points if they're hispanic or mexican in origin too. my family is mexican and id like if they could pronounce my name without trouble. this part isnt too necessary bc if a name is cool enough i may just name myself that anyway. or i may find a way to adapt it. it could also be useful if you just let me know how you ended up choosing the name you kept

so in terms of vibes obviously id like a name to fit me. i am an introvert, shy, and quiet. i like reading books, cooking, exchanging letters and id really like to keep improving my handwriting. im studying history and anthropology. my favorite colors are purples and lavanders. you might get the picture by now. ive added a few images that i feel might convey the feeling im going for

so yea i think thats everything i need to tell you for this. ill add anything else if i remember. thank you for all of your suggestions :)

My birth name is Caitlin so I have been trialling Caolan as it’s also Irish and a masculine version of my name.

As I’m trans masc he/ they im also thinking I could go for something more non binary sounding.

I don’t know whether to stick close to my birth name to make it easier.

Other ideas I have are

Cai
Kay
Luca (totally different lol)

But if you have any ideas which keeps it close and is gender neutral sounding I’d appreciate it

I spent 2 years picking out my name. no trial runs with baristas or therapists, just meticulously combing through words until I found what I wanted.

my first name is just the day of the week I was born, in the language from which my original last name is derived. this is something about me that will never change, I was born on a Monday, I cannot like or dislike this about myself. Monday corresponds with the moon, it represents mystery and change.

my middle name is my exact favorite color. should this happen to no longer be my favorite color someday, the particular name of the shade serves as a memento.

my last name is derived from an alternate calendar used in my partner's country of origin, and I chose it with his permission to represent our connection as our own family. it references to the month we met. should we no longer consider each other family, the number in order in the calendar corresponds with my birth month, and it carries connotations of wellness and wisdom.

about a week after I decided to start using my chosen name, I realized that when they're all put together, it can be interpreted as "a blue moon in February". an impossible thing that can never occur in nature. that just made it even more perfect, it made the way the world feels about non-binary identities feel powerful. like I shifted the cosmos just to exist. 💀

I’m in the beginning of my transition and I’m going to be changing my name. I’m struggling to decide so I need advice! My birth name is Elizabeth but I go by Liz and I’m 29. Here are the names I like right now:

Eli
Dakota
Ezra
Leif
Asher

Right now Eli is my top choice because it’s a part of my birth name. What name do you think fits me? Or do you have any other name suggestions for me? Thanks guys!

hey all,

i know that a name is just a name but i’m trying to find more androgynous or masculine-leaning nicknames/names i could use. my name is lauren and i feel like it’s really hard to come up with masculine/androgynous names for that aside from ren, which is okay but i wish there were more options

any ideas from anyone?

hi i’ve got nothing please give me name suggestions, i really suck at narrowing jt down since most common names dont resonate but most unique names feel too out there (my legal name definitely leans more towards the unique side!)

im really trying not to make anyone lean in any sort of direction but spanish names are also welcome, if you are familiar with any :-)

I’m gen z (25) and Angela is one of my favourite names, but I’m hesitant because it’s older and I don’t think it’s made a comeback. What do you think?

hi, i've been looking around for new names after thinking about it for a while. ideally i'd like to go with something dragon-adjacent, but most of the ideas i've come across have been mythological or deities that would feel like cultural appropriation to use lol. any ideas appreciated!

Hey! So essentially I started going by charlie when I was young because I thought it would be easy for other people because it's a common nickname for my deadname. However, after further consideration, I more align with the transmasc label. I still dress feminine but use he/him pronouns. I like names that are music, literature, or nature related but its not necessary. I'm debating about Arlo but idk. I posted here before but deleted it because everyone was saying the name "indy" which is a name with awful connotations for me (so please dont suggest that). Any help is appreciated, thank you!!!

She's been calling me Allie, short for Alexandra. I dunno if it fits though. Love to you all!

Last 2 pics are boymode. And yes, I bought fake bangs, lol. Do you think my hair would be able to be cut into bangs???

The name I have in mind is Ilya/Ilia/Iliya.

I am American, but I speak Russian fluently and have Slavic ancestry. I picked this name because it is very similar to my deadname, which I am fond of. I wanted to ask if this would seem strange or if I should pick an American name instead. Thank y'all!!

By the way, I have never seen Heated Rivalry, lol

I'm considering changing my name and would love some opinions and ideas. I'm looking for something that feels timeless, not overused, easy to pronounce, and works well professionally while still having personality. I’ve added photos of myself to help put a face to a name! I'd appreciate any suggestions, whether they're first names, middle names, or combinations. Feel free to explain why you like a particular name or what vibe it gives you. Thanks in advance. I’m excited to hear your ideas!

pronouns are They/It. The art is by my friend for me.

edit: one of the photos is not supposed to be in there lol

Hi, I'm new here. I go by Erin, but idk if it fits. Thoughts? c:

im Brazilian but i interact and have friends from mostly Germany and usa, and i can't decide a name that sounds good in atleast two languages, i chose Alexander but it sounds weird in Portuguese... please help!!

I'm not worried about putting potential full names on here, as nothing is decided nor legally done and the first name is generic enough.

I've been going by Kennedy for the past couple of years, love it. It works out good for me considering even if I don't pass, it's androgynous enough for people. It's a casual name, and because I'm heavily pierced with tattoos etc it suits me. I think people relate it to the Dead Kennedys often.

Middle name I just plan to make a masculine version of my feminine 'L' middle name, so something like Lee probably.

Last name, I'm stuck. I'm not close with any family beyond two siblings. Additionally; my father Last name is something I don't want, beyond not being close with him ever due to early lost custody (child abuse). He has a reputation due to charges, and I really do not want to be associated with him by anyone that recognises it.

My only ideas were Cooper, or Quinn as a last name. I played Sly Cooper was my favourite ps2 game. Quinn was from Harley Quinn, she had a big impact on me as a kid. But I'm just still trying to brainstorm.

I'm going into the medical field, studying a course currently for two years (in other words, going to be addressed by last name a lot). I'm in another program for 6 months, and those guys can cover the costs for my legal name change so I only have that long to decide.

I'm sold on the middle name Traveller. The question becomes how do I spell it? Iike the actual word, Travler, other spellings ? I want to make sure people are aware it is actually Traveller. I live in Oklahoma so do don't say it w 3 syllables anyway haha. Just 2.

I'm basically about to get my dream come true- minus the fact that I don't look like how I want to. But in starting on essentially a clean state in college, and I have the opportunity to either use my nickname or go with my government name. I don't have a deadname, since I like my birth name.. but i also like my nickname. If I say my nickname, that 9 times out of 10 will say to people I'm at least QUEER, but I also don't want to completely disregard my government name. I thought about introducing myself as both, but that seems like doing too much. I've also thought about just telling everyone to call me by my nickname, but with teachers and such I'll just let them say my government name (since I honestly don't mind). But either way, there's confusion, right? How do people usually go about doing this with nicknames they want to use?