{"id":2166,"date":"2020-10-09T19:23:49","date_gmt":"2020-10-09T19:23:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mytranssexualdate.com\/blog\/?p=2166"},"modified":"2026-03-19T08:17:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T08:17:01","slug":"why-transgender-names-are-vital-for-a-trans-individual","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/why-transgender-names-are-vital-for-a-trans-individual","title":{"rendered":"Why Transgender Names are Vital for a Trans Individual?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Transgender names<\/strong> can be very tricky most especially if legalities are involved. A transgender person must assess theirs completely before taking the jump. To some, choosing a name can be quite exciting. It\u2019s like picking a baby name or a pet name. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, to a transgender person, it\u2019s more complicated because it\u2019s what\u2019s going to represent them for the rest of their lives. The gender they were assigned at birth doesn\u2019t go with their gender identities. People whose gender identities don\u2019t match with their legal documents suffer not only with their incorrect gender markers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The LIBERATING Act of Choosing Your Own Name \ud83d\udcdd\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wejTiraqOKc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019re not only going to talk <strong>about trans names<\/strong>, but we\u2019re also going to give some recommendations that may help you finally find the name that you\u2019re destined to have. However, please take this guide with a grain of salt because, at the end of the day, it\u2019s your name, your life, and your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why most Transgender people Change their names?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Levels of <a href=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/2020\/06\/the-gender-dysphoria-guide-and-what-you-must-know\">gender dysphoria<\/a> come into play when <strong>the talks of transgender names<\/strong> are involved. Most people who identify as trans individuals want to also match the gender that they\u2019re comfortable living with. Not all transgender women are okay with being called Bob and they have every right to feel so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to get more in-depth about this topic, below\u2019s a list of reasons as to <strong>why transgender people choose to change theirs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Personal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As mentioned above, gender dysphoria levels of each trans individual vary from another. This is why it\u2019s of paramount importance to be addressed as something else even if it\u2019s only on a personal level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"954\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Personal-edited.jpg\" alt=\"thinking person\" class=\"wp-image-2171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Personal-edited.jpg 954w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Personal-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Personal-edited-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 954px) 100vw, 954px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For a trans individual, writing on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>simple thank you notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or whatever random piece of paper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Could feel gratifying if they\u2019re <strong>writing the name that matches their gender<\/strong>. Some transgender people find it comforting if they envision themselves as the name that they\u2019ve chosen. Added to that, even if a transgender individual is already under a medical treatment that alleviates their dysphoria, they can still be triggered if they\u2019re called with a name that doesn\u2019t match the s*x they identify with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Idolatry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In other cases, some transgender people identify so much with who they idolize to the point of adopting <strong>their idol\u2019s name<\/strong>. This is the reason why you\u2019re going to stumble upon a transgender woman named:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Beyonce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rihanna<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Celine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whitney<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or Mariah<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Idolatry-edited.jpg\" alt=\"group of persons\" class=\"wp-image-2173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Idolatry-edited.jpg 945w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Idolatry-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Idolatry-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people may think that <strong>this could discredit one\u2019s transgender identity<\/strong> because they might be accused of transitioning just because of their idol but that\u2019s pure clownery. <a href=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/gender-expression-vs-gender-identity-the-nuances\">Gender Identity and or Gender Expression<\/a> don\u2019t equate name and if they want to feel like they\u2019re a diva, they should feel free to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid Confusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a transgender individual, it\u2019s of paramount importance to <strong>have your name match your gender identity<\/strong> in order for people to avoid confusion. This also helps them not to be discriminated against most especially in places whereby they\u2019re going to be called audibly by their names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"955\" height=\"537\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Avoid_Confusion-edited.jpg\" alt=\"confused person\" class=\"wp-image-2175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Avoid_Confusion-edited.jpg 955w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Avoid_Confusion-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Avoid_Confusion-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing\u2019s as embarrassing as being called Roger loudly in the DMV or a Weight Watcher\u2019s meeting while you\u2019re wearing a slinky dress that leaves almost nothing to the imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a transgender individual and you travel quite often, <strong>having a name that suits your gender<\/strong> better will give you a better sense of security. This goes hand-in-hand with having your gender marker match how you dress up as well. Traveling is <strong>one of the most dreaded experiences<\/strong> that transgender people (who haven\u2019t changed their legal documents yet) go through and it\u2019s imperative to have a name ready for such an undertaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"955\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Legal_Documents-edited.jpg\" alt=\"lawyers\" class=\"wp-image-2177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Legal_Documents-edited.jpg 955w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Legal_Documents-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Legal_Documents-edited-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 955px) 100vw, 955px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Transgender people, most especially transgender women, often get denied to fly or get interrogated by the immigration officers if their gender and names do not suit how they look like. This is quite a conundrum and what <strong>makes these names quite vital<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>[[SIGNUP]]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Changing Your Name<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you come to the conclusion that you\u2019re finally ready to change your name? Don\u2019t worry, in this section, we\u2019re going to discuss more <strong>how you\u2019re going to make it happen<\/strong>. Please know that we will not be able to list all the steps exactly as different countries have different administrative steps when it comes to <strong>trans people changing their names<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Informal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sadly, in most countries around the world, people who identify as transgender individuals are still <strong>not allowed to change their names and gender markers<\/strong>. However, a lot of countries tolerate transgender people so it\u2019s still important to have a proper name to go with your chosen gender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing an informal name is quite easy because you can change it anytime you feel the need to do so. Most people go with something that\u2019s closer to their birth name while others, go for something totally unrelated to theirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Informal-edited.jpg\" alt=\"two girls on a bench\" class=\"wp-image-2179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Informal-edited.jpg 952w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Informal-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Informal-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re going to talk more about name suggestions later but for now, in order to <strong>change your name informally<\/strong>, all you have to do is INFORM (pun intended) the people that matter to you in regards to this change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve already come out as a trans person so it will not be of surprise for them to know that you prefer to <strong>be called another name<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be adamant about people calling you the name you want (unless it involves IDs and information in contracts and more.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Change your Facebook name to your chosen one.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use your chosen name in all of your social media apps.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduce yourself with your chosen name to the people you meet for the first time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start getting used to being called the name you chose even in intimate settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t let close friends or family members still call you your birth name even if it\u2019s in an endearing manner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lecture them about the difference of s*xual orientation and gender identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call yourself no other name but the one you picked. You may do this with your thoughts whenever you\u2019re having a conversation with yourself in your head<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show them the transgender symbols and what they stand for<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re one of the lucky ones who have the option of <strong>changing the name on your legal documents<\/strong>, it\u2019s time for you to rejoice. Countries such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The USA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canada<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Australia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>United Kingdom<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>France<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Germany<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Italy, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Are offering this type of legal transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"937\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Legal-edited.jpg\" alt=\"justice hammer\" class=\"wp-image-2181\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Legal-edited.jpg 937w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Legal-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Legal-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 937px) 100vw, 937px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In some countries, the government charges for a <strong>transgender name change<\/strong> but these don\u2019t usually cost too high because doing so is more of a right rather than a privilege. A name change will not break the bank so just go for it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We highly suggest for you to do this along with <strong>changing your gender marker<\/strong> so that you don\u2019t have to go through a long time of waiting twice. Below are some helpful links to change your name in the mentioned countries above.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/transequality.org\/documents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USA<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/life-events\/legal-changes-of-name\/legal-change-of-name-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/justiceconnect.org.au\/resources\/how-to-legally-change-your-name-vic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/changing-passport-information\/gender#:~:text=Other%20name%20changes-,Gender%20change,is%20likely%20to%20be%20permanent\">Unite<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/changing-passport-information\/gender#:~:text=Other%20name%20changes-,Gender%20change,is%20likely%20to%20be%20permanent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">d<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/changing-passport-information\/gender#:~:text=Other%20name%20changes-,Gender%20change,is%20likely%20to%20be%20permanent\"> Kingdom<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.service-public.gouv.fr\/particuliers\/vosdroits\/F34826?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">France<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikiprocedure.com\/index.php\/Germany_-_Change_Your_Name_(Deed_Poll)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Germany<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/conslondra.esteri.it\/consolato_londra\/en\/i_servizi\/per_i_cittadini\/stato_civile\/modificazioni-nome-cognome.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Italy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What transgender name should you use?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This part seems quite an easy feat but you\u2019ll be surprised that this will take you longer than the other parts of this guide. However, don\u2019t fret because this guide was created for it to be easier for you to determine <strong>the perfect trans name<\/strong> that you\u2019ll hopefully enjoy for the rest of your existence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Something Close to Your Birth Name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is one of the most common methods that trans individuals use to <strong>choose the name that they want to go<\/strong> by. It\u2019s not complicated, it\u2019s more familiar, and it will be easier for your friends and family to get used to using it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"954\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Something_Close_to_Your_Birth_Name-edited.jpg\" alt=\"writing kid\" class=\"wp-image-2183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Something_Close_to_Your_Birth_Name-edited.jpg 954w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Something_Close_to_Your_Birth_Name-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Something_Close_to_Your_Birth_Name-edited-768x431.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 954px) 100vw, 954px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a trans man and you were named <strong>Francesca<\/strong> by your parents, you can go with <strong>Franco<\/strong>. Should you be a trans woman who was unfortunately named <strong>Gregory<\/strong> at birth, you may go for <strong>Gigi<\/strong> or <strong>Gretchen<\/strong>. These are just prime examples but we\u2019re pretty sure that you can be creative with this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Birth Name\u2019s Translation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If for some reason, you can\u2019t be bothered by <strong>choosing your transgender name<\/strong>, you can be lazy by naming yourself with the gender translation of your birth name. This usually works for gender-neutral names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Your_birth_name_s_translation-edited.jpg\" alt=\"walking kid\" class=\"wp-image-2185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Your_birth_name_s_translation-edited.jpg 952w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Your_birth_name_s_translation-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Your_birth_name_s_translation-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you\u2019re a transgender woman who\u2019s born <strong>Gabriel<\/strong>, you can use <strong>Gabrielle<\/strong> instead. You may also use <strong>Roberta<\/strong> instead of <strong>Roberto<\/strong> so that you\u2019ll only have to change an alphabet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a bit unexciting but a lot of transgender people are happy with using this method. They feel that they\u2019re still in tune with their past but with a fresher and more appropriate version of themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have your Parent\/s Name You<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If after transitioning, you\u2019re still on good terms with your parent\/s, have them pick the name for you. This way, you will feel a more <strong>sense of legitimacy<\/strong> because after all, most people are named by their parent\/s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Have_your_parents_name_you-edited.jpg\" alt=\"father and kid statue\" class=\"wp-image-2187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Have_your_parents_name_you-edited.jpg 950w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Have_your_parents_name_you-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Have_your_parents_name_you-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Should they be having a hard time <strong>deciding which name to choose<\/strong>, give them some options of the names that you like and have them pick one that best suits you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose for Yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t like the other methods mentioned above? There\u2019s no better way than <strong>choosing the name for yourself<\/strong>. After all, you\u2019re the one who\u2019s going to live with the name for the rest of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"953\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Choose_for_yourself-edited.jpg\" alt=\"women with earth\" class=\"wp-image-2189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Choose_for_yourself-edited.jpg 953w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Choose_for_yourself-edited-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mytransgenderdate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/10\/Choose_for_yourself-edited-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 953px) 100vw, 953px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Try googling Male or Female names and their meanings if you want to be more connected with <strong>the name that you fancy<\/strong>. Doing so will give you a fresher perspective in which name genuinely suits your personality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even go the drag queen route and choose the most outrageous and fun name you can think of. You only live once!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you enjoy reading this <em>Why Transgender Names are Vital for a Trans Individual <\/em>guide? Don\u2019t forget to share this with your friends or anyone you know who needs it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transgender names can be very tricky most especially if legalities are involved. A transgender person must assess theirs completely before taking the jump. To some, choosing a name can be quite exciting. It\u2019s like picking a baby name or a pet name. 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