My birth name is Steve. I didn’t really like any other of the names that started with S. I chose Breanne. It was a name that I found that I had an immediate connection with that no other name had. I’m still on the hunt for a middle name. I’ve yet to come across one that I connect with.
Hi all.... Since I was born back before sonograms; parents usually picked a couple of names. If I had been born as the finished me, I would have been named Michelle Leigh. My mother never told me that until the day I told her I could longer remain her son, but become her daughter. Talk about scared.... But mom was great; like any mother, she provided comfort, understanding, and acceptance. So, later this year, I will be going down to the local courthouse and turning in the paperwork for a legal name change. Hugs, Michelle
I love what you said about “There is only she, no matter what stage of transition I’m in.” I’ve been going through this very awkward stage in my early transition. I’m moving away from this male persona that was my mode of expression all these years, but I’m no where close to a female persona, at least from a physical appearance. I’m in a very nebulous place. Clearly not one or the other. I have been holding off on my chosen name of Alicia. I chose that name as it was my grandmother’s, whom I loved, middle name. I felt it’s been really important to break free of my chosen name that I never really embraced, Carlos. So for me starting on this new path with an entirely new name has been essential. I’m very happy and love my name. Now, for me it’s allowing myself to embrace that part of me no matter how I look. I appreciate this discussion. Really helped me to move forward.
Thank you,
Alicia Arballo
Hi Traci... or whatever name you wish to be known as!
You are indeed starting a new life so it’s only right to start with a new identity. I was named after my biological father... a name I’ve despised my entire life until now. My mother wanted Stewart as my forename so I have chosen that as my surname. My middle name has been in my mother’s female line going back many generations so that was a ‘no-brainer’. For my chosen name... well, it’s in honour of my wife who is the real deal when it come to being a Pollyanna! So... Polly it is!
All my parents are dead both biological and step so a name change was not only timely but... well, necessary!
Love Polly
I was named after my father, and the only thing my mother hated worse than my name was him. But, she insisted that I become Hal and not Harold, and Hal is kind of a different, not so common name, and it fits me. Haley just seemed natural to me, I didn’t even have to think about i. The first time I put on my wig, slid those forms into my bra, and looked in the mirror I knew my name was Haley. It’s who I am now, a fun, sexy girl with a name that I can respond to and identify all of the other components of my life with. I hope you work it out and the results make you happy.
Haley😘
When I was just thinking of myself as a crossdresser I used a few names until I settled on Sabrina. I kinda soured on the name when I had the displeasure of knowing a few Sabrinas that I couldn't stand. So earlier this year when I came to the realization that I am trans and decided to change, I decided a new name was needed. I've been learning Welsh and I decided that Gweneira was a good name and it translates as Snow White. I'll keep my old first name (Scott) as my new last name.
I don't like my legal name at all. Emily Alt is a working name that I like well enough. I haven't decided if I like it enough to make it my legal name. One thing is for sure - when the time comes to legally change my name, I won't choose a name that links to my past. I want a clean break.
Traci, my opinion is that making such a big change in your appearance and way of thinking about yourself can be reinforced by a new name, irrespective of how you were previously named. You are after all a new woman 🙂
