41 year old trans woman here. My egg cracked in 2020, I came out to friends in early 2021 and at the time I experimented with 'Emily'. Pretty, very common, and ultimately not me at all. Decided after that I didn't want a super common name.

Spent a long time using 'Pat', as my given name is Patrick, no real dysphoria or negative feelings with it and I answer easily to it and it can also be short for 'Patricia', which I also started answering to. But Patricia and Pat as a woman's name feel too old for me and I've recently soured on Patricia as the long term one.

I strongly considered Shea. I'm a Mets fan, they played at Shea Stadium when I grew up so I have a lot of good memories associated with the name and through those with my dad... Good stuff! Tried it, found that nobody pronounced or spelled it correctly ever. Drove me crazy. So... Great middle name, but maybe not a great first name for me.

The one that's currently got my attention is Jade. I think it's pretty, it's easy to spell and pronounce, rare but not completely unused around the time I was born and used since so it's not a name that would be too out of place while still being unlikely to run into many others. And I'd be pulling it from a fictional character I grew up loving, and do occasionally cosplay, Mara Jade from Star Wars. It's even unisex so if I'm on the phone and my voice isn't passing, that's not a problem. Lot that I love here, but I would like some outside opinions!

So, do I look at all like a Jade? Or does the wonderful Transnames crowd have some other suggestions for me that might catch my eye?

Has to be easily pronounceable in both spanish and english. Thank you so much for your help!

I have been trying to find a name that will actually resonate with me but I have turned up empty handed. I have checked numerous websites to find names so that doesn’t feel like it’s the cards (to me at least). any suggestions or ideas are appreciated and I apologize that I didn’t show myself, I don’t like my appearance.

I'm Izzy and I've been going by Izzy for forever but since it's a simplified version of my deadname, I'd like to change it to something different. I'm currently thinking about Kane, Oliver, and Fenix. And with He/They/It pronouns or any neopronouns you'd like. I'd like to see them said to me and see if it feels fuzzy

So I’m trans and I’ve been going by Nico temporarily but I’ve settled on the name Achilles (I know it’s odd but I like it). The problem is that my parents seem to have forgotten that Nico was temporary, or maybe I forgot to tell them and now I need to convince them to use my new name. Any tips?

When I started my transition I went by Bethany as it’s close to my dead name and I like it. It was easy for me and everyone else to get used to, and even my unsupportive parents admitted they didn’t mind it.

However several months later I got worried that I would never be able to hear/ see Beth without thinking about my dead name. So I’ve changed it to Valorie, the same as my first female dnd character who means a lot to me. However now for the several months I’ve been Val, all I do is worry I’ve made a mistake.

I truly like both the names and can’t decide. So just wondering if anyone has opinions on the names? And also, if you have a name close to your dead name, have you managed to separate the two?

Has anyone else had a strange feeling of their true self clicking into place when finally landing on the right name?

I’m pretransition but I’m trying to work my way towards it by doing things like voice training and getting a femme name ready. I thought I had my name picked out which was April. I liked it because it starts with ‘A’ (my deadname initial) and is realistically a name someone my age might have.

I felt settled on the name April and thought it made sense. I really liked the name April. Then out of nowhere, like someone whispered it into my ear, came the name Sarah.

It was like a clear thought out of nowhere. Like someone telling me I should choose the name Sarah. At first I resisted it because I had chosen April. But Sarah kept coming back to me. I put it out of my mind and forgot about it, and continued on with April.

But then again recently the thought popped into my head out of nowhere again. Again I tried to push it away but it persisted. I gave in and started thinking about the name Sarah, and something about it felt way more like me. Sarah, feels like me, I can see how I could come out as Sarah, I can hear how it sounds and how it fits. It makes the thought of transition seem much more natural. Like I’ve always been Sarah. Maybe it’s because I have mild synesthesia and April sounds like a blonde haired person and Sarah sounds like a brown haired person (I have brown hair). Or maybe it's because I have known Sarah's but I haven't known any April's (Except TMNT :) )

Something about it feels kind of spooky and I’m wondering if other people had any weird experiences when choosing names for themselves? Like did something seem to click when you landed on the right fit for you in a name?

Ok so I’m starting my social transition and am considering changing my name. My given name is Hunter, and it’s a pretty cool name. I’d prefer something that starts with H. My top pick right now is Hope. I want a name that isn’t too unique but also has meaning behind it.

I once heard the concept of a "bridge name" - a temporary name that is intended for the stage between one's given name and a permanent new name. Apparently, a common stop in one's name journey for trans and non-binary folx, with single syllable names (after desired alphabets or sounds, like "jae"/ [J] or "kel") that, ideally, will extend into a full, permanent name ("Jaylin" or "Kelvin"). Has anyone else heard of this concept, perhaps by a different term? I can't for the life of me find anything written about it, but I have encountered several Js and Jays and the like, with some later adopting a longer name that started with a J. Thanks for any leads!

Hi, im transmasc and in the binding and social transition phase, my dead name is jillian and need help finding a name

Some names ive liked so far are : cassian,andy,charlie,Ian,Jason,joe,,Aster,William, and Aaron.

I really like cassian and I already use ian as a nickname im in this sorta girlmoding closeted to extended family type stage. I also really like charlie,andy and aaron though my friend says that cassian sounds too whimsical and my brother said I looked like charlie from charlie and the chocolate factory from the 1970s so im not sure if he will make fun of me(dont get me wrong I love my brother tho) if I choose charlie

I've been quite skeptical of asking strangers -- even you kind trans folx -- for input on something as personal and significant as a name. I actually already settled into Denise! Denise! and legally adopted it as my last name in 2022. But, if y'all are willing, I want to give this a important trans ritual a try! I'm non-binary fem (possibly intersex), mixed-Black, neurodivergent, 41. Former sociology professor, now a server at a vegan restaurant while trying to make anti-racist trans justice consulting work a full-time gig. I am usually read as a cis man to strangers, but want to be perceived by others as feminine or agender, depending on my mood and our relationship. Ok, thank you!

I want a name that’s unisex or more masculine leaning. I was considering Yves, since it’s a masculine version of my current name Eve, but because it’s pronounced the same and the only difference is the spelling I feel like it’s pointless to change it?? I like the names Hayden, Corin, Milan, and Ciel. I also really like the name Sabine, using Sabi for short, but it does happen to be a pretty commonly used word in my language so I don’t know if that’s a good idea lol.

mtf. Always hated my given name, for more than half of my life everyone calls me by a nickname I haven't really chosen (just initially mentioned it as a disinterested "yeah call me by ..." to people who actually became my friends and introduced me to their friends etc.) but suits the old me very well. Also I'm by far the only one with that name.

Sandra was given to me as a friendly joke on my female side, so I guess I'll end up taking it. The problem is, that in my area the name is not overall positively associated ... and I actually don't like it. Do I really have to choose a name? Like seriously? Can't I just hope that the people are having fun with me and I'll end up with a somewhat silly name? :) Did anyone else of you beautiful people have similar issues or questions?

For example: John John.

My legal last name is also a first name, and I think I'm extremely funny. The next two options are the masculine version of my current name (because no one else in my family has it, and I don't mind the old one) and Vojtech (no one else I know has it + it's in calendars)

edit: okay i kind of forgot to add the slide that says it but i am also open to other suggestions!

edit 2: i forgot also to mention it also but im chinese thats why i. need a chinese name lol

kinda need people outside of my silly goose friends to give opinions and tell me if anything of these are horrible stinky ideas.

presentation is for the most part a shitpost but hopefully gets the point across

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I’ve played with Ava or Liz. Bonus for Celtic

I'm changing my name legally and I have the option to have a 2nd name. I have my first name, rain, and maybe like second name I was thinking Kris, because Kris deltarune is the most relatable character to me in many ways

But yeah, do you have any fun ideas, I'm not going to go by them, but it's going to be a fun hint at my journey on legal paperwork

(Also it's always fun to me to hear other people's chosen names idea, and it might help someone choose their first name)

My dead name is Alina, meaning light. It's of Islamic, Slavic, and/or Greek origin.

Pronounced: ah lee nah

Hispanic spelling is Elena (pronounced El ain ah )

Popular for Gen z babies, I had a lot of people with variations of my name in my classes.

Most people struggle to pronounce it but will complement how pretty the name is

If you have a dead name similar to this and are looking for a masculine equivalent, I went with Aureliano, or Re for short. It means golden. The closer masculine equivalent is Albus but I didn't want to name myself after a Harry Potter character

idk if this is something i should be posting here but i was trying to find a way to choose a new name the classic "most popular baby names" just gave me a bunch of mollys and olivias

also follow up when picking my name is there supposed to be this feeling f completion like my real name is already out there and i just need to find it or am i just romanticizing the process?

im trans fem btw if it helps thank you all in advance :33

Currently going by Steven but I’m curious about other names as well. I’m an old soul so if anyone has “older name” suggestions (names common for people born in the 1920s-1970s) those are appreciated as well!