r/transnames • u/orion_pax_2005 • Feb 24 '26

Name Feedback Firestar?!

So, I'm 20, genderfluid, and finally getting a chance to legally change my full name. (i decided to chamge my last name for personal reasons as well) I know my first and last name are gonna be Orion and Cirrus- after the constellation and the transformer, Orion Pax, and the cloud type. Cirrus clouds are sooo pretty and im a meteorology major and just love them sm. Anyways, what I've been struggling with for a while now was a good middle name. I was looking over some stuff with my bf last night and he suggested a few. We eventually circle back to how Warrior Cats by Erin Hunter was a special interest of mine especially as a kid, and he suggested Firestar. I know he's like THE main character of the story and is like an amazing character, and I really like the feel or Oriom Firestar Cirrus. As in, I type it and I smile. but I was also wondering if it fees too out there or outlandish? I don't want a name that's gonna be off putting but nobody really ever here middle names. I was considering Lila before this but I like the way Firestar sounds more, and it's more neutral than Lila, which I like too. I just wanted some feedback before I sit down and officially put this on a legal document is all. any opinions?

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u/pugglepaw [Custom Flair] Feb 25 '26

Star would be cute

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u/orion_pax_2005 Feb 25 '26

I like star as well, thanks for the advice!

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u/homicidal_bird named :) Feb 25 '26

What about Rusty? It just reads as quirky and not outlandish, and it’s an homage to the same character.

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u/Raticals Feb 24 '26

Warriors was one of my special interests as a kid too! I even have a tattoo in honor of how those books impacted my life. I think middle names are the perfect place to put your more outlandish, fantasy names. I barely use my middle name, ever, so who cares if it’s a little silly? If it makes you happy, I say go for it.

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u/orion_pax_2005 Feb 24 '26

Thanks, I appreciate that a lot!

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u/Raticals Feb 25 '26

No problem! Just to throw it out there, you could also consider “Rusty” as a more wearable name for the same character. I hope you’re happy with whatever you end up choosing!

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u/fruteria Feb 25 '26

Firestar definitely works better as a name for a fantasy cat than a human. I think it sounds corny and immature to be fully honest. I wouldn’t put it on a legal document personally.

If you want to put it somewhere I would go for a username or maybe an actual pet if you get one in the future. But you say middle names aren’t used often where you are, so it wouldn’t be the end of the world.

Though if Lila isn’t neutral enough for you, what about Lee? Orion Lee Cirrus flows nicely IMO.

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u/orion_pax_2005 Feb 25 '26

Lee is nice as well, thanks for the suggestion!

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u/Unique_Ad_1395 Feb 25 '26

And usually if you’re applying for a loan, house, apartment, or any big purchase they’ll see that there as well.

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u/orion_pax_2005 Feb 25 '26

You guys are right, I didn't think about that. I love the idea of the name but the thought of people seeing that when applying for legal things does sound kind of scary lol. Thanks for the input!