"Bridge name" for trans folx - has anyone heard of this? A temporary name for the stage between one's given name and a permanent new name. Like a single syllable name (after desired alphabets or sounds, like "jae"/ [J] or "kel") that will later extend into a full name ("Jaylin" or "Kelvin").

Where's my fellow Denise? HMU! It didn't occur to me to look up the name's popularity until I realized others considered it as a factor in choosing names. Not really a popular one, apparently "an old lady name" by today's standards. (Source: "The Baby Name Wizard" by Laura Wattenberg) #transnames

Gender Census@gendercensus.bsky.social · yesterday

People are being super cute about this, reaching out to make friends with all the people who share their unusual names and such! 🥰 WhatsApp groups where everyone has the same obscure nonbinary name and they just share good recipes and pet photos?

“I used to think that children were given to me so that I could mold them and shape them. Actually it’s the reverse; children were given to me so that they could mold and shape me.” ~ Mother of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season 11 contestant. #lgbtq

What Does it Mean to Change One’s Name? (Trans Edition) What do we mean when we say someone has "changed their name"? Seems pretty straightforward... right? As I intended through my ongoing exploration of trans folks' names, I've already encountered quandaries and nuances and patterns that I…

What Does it Mean to Change One’s Name? (Trans Edition)

What do we mean when we say someone has "changed their name"? Seems pretty straightforward... right? As I intended through my ongoing exploration of trans folks' names, I've already encountered quandaries and nuances and patterns that I hadn't anticipated. Specifically, in asking people to share the story of their names -- whether they have changed their name OR don't want to…

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I fucking love trans people. Not only do many of us change our names, but we've made up names for our names. Deadnames, necronyms, origin story, birth names, given names, government names, wallet names, bridge names, etc. Our relationships to our names are complex, destabilizing cisnormative names.

I felt a disconnect from my given name, particularly the nickname my mom chose, well before I had any understanding or language for my gender queerness. I was already trying out alternatives in my diary at age 8.

Reclaim Our Names!@reclaimournames.bsky.social · 3d ago

Trans folks, tell us the story of your name! Our vision is to uplift the trans renaming process an act of trans self-determination rooted in intersectional trans herstory, culture, and kinship. reclaimournames.com/namestories/ #transnames

The nonbinary names survey is now closed and the report is up! gendercensus.tumblr.com/post/8238848... There were over 10,000 participants, and over 20,000 names. #nonbinary #trans

Acceptance with Conditions isn’t Love – it’s Control. "I used to think that children were given to me so that I could mold them and shape them. Actually it's the reverse; children were given to me so that they could mold and shape me." ~ Mother of "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 11 contestant, Brooke…

Acceptance with Conditions isn’t Love – it’s Control.

"I used to think that children were given to me so that I could mold them and shape them. Actually it's the reverse; children were given to me so that they could mold and shape me." ~ Mother of "RuPaul's Drag Race" season 11 contestant, Brooke Lynn Hytes (2019) [Source] It's 2010 or thereabouts, and my parents have just picked me up from the Baltimore-Washington International Airport after an obligatory trek home from grad school in Indiana.

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It's late so I'll do a proper post tomorrow and splash it about everywhere, but: The nonbinary names survey results are up! gendercensus.tumblr.com/post/8238848...

2026 nonbinary name survey: results

While the big annual survey continues (until 13th August), I'm here to give you the results of the nonbinary name survey! This is on the blog because it's technically a side survey for fun. The survey...

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Trans folks, tell us the story of your name! Our vision is to uplift the trans renaming process an act of trans self-determination rooted in intersectional trans herstory, culture, and kinship. reclaimournames.com/namestories/ #transnames

Share the Story of Your name!

We want to hear the story of your name! We are currently inviting two-spirit, trans, intersex, agender, genderfluid, and non-binary people to share their name stories — both those who have ch…

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Share the Story of Your name! We want to hear the story of your name! We are currently inviting two-spirit, trans, intersex, agender, genderfluid, and non-binary people to share their name stories -- both those who have changed their names and those who don't want to or can't change their names.…

Share the Story of Your name!

We want to hear the story of your name! We are currently inviting two-spirit, trans, intersex, agender, genderfluid, and non-binary people to share their name stories -- both those who have changed their names and those who don't want to or can't change their names. By name changes, we mean any movement away from exclusively using one's birth/given name, whether socially, legally, institutionally, or otherwise.

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Trans & non-binary folx, have you had issues with your credit report, score, or other financial records after changing your name? @economics.lgbt & @eqca.bsky.social want to hear from you. Share your story in this short survey bit.ly/name-changes-and-credit #transnames

Call for Stories: Name Changes & Financial Records

Take our survey and share your story about your experiences with your financial accounts and records after changing your name.

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Reclaim Our Names!@reclaimournames.bsky.social · 3d ago

hey trans folx, have you had issues with your... ➡️ Credit Reports ➡️ Loans or Credit Cards ➡️ Social Security Records ➡️ Tax Records ... after legally changing your name? Share your story: bit.ly/name-changes-and-credit After a legal #namechange, some report issues with #credit & financial records.

please sign and spread this. a4te's unionized staff want to unfuck our professional movement. movement management want to keep our professional movement fucked. we have to unfuck our professional movement.

Union of Legal Workers for Trans Liberation@ulw4tl.bsky.social · 2w ago

Our statement. Please sign the petition and spread word: forms.gle/2jVpUTaFu7ZV...

hey trans folx, have you had issues with your... ➡️ Credit Reports ➡️ Loans or Credit Cards ➡️ Social Security Records ➡️ Tax Records ... after legally changing your name? Share your story: bit.ly/name-changes-and-credit After a legal #namechange, some report issues with #credit & financial records.

Workers accuse Advocates for Trans Equality leaders of mismanagement after the organization warned that staff positions could be eliminated.

Sometimes, I worry my hyperfixation on trans names is too small, too niche. Talking names can feel cutesy and fluffy in the face of genocide. And, then, I'm reminded of the self-determination beneath choosing one's own name as a mighty source of power. Names also link us to our history and culture.

The 13th annual international Gender Census 2026 is now open until at least 13th August 2026! survey.gendercensus.com It's for anyone whose gender (or lack thereof) isn't described by the M/F binary. It's short and easy, and results are useful in academia, business and self-advocacy. #LGBTQ

Declaring Trans Wrath Month now every month, not just July. Take note. #transwrath

Pronouns.page@pronouns.page · 3w ago

After midnight strikes on July 1st and corporations rush to remove all rainbows from their logos – us queers remain. The Pride Month might be over – but we remain proud. But there's also another feeling that constantly accompanies our community… Anger. en.pronouns.page/blog/queer-w...

A short and easy survey about nonbinary names: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Closing date: 19th July 2026 #nonbinary #survey

Nonbinary names survey

Just a fun survey to find out about popular names and common naming trends among nonbinary people! You will get the chance to enter up to three names. If you go by more than three names and you're not...

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the coolest thing about being transgender is getting to a choose name for yourself. that's a really powerful act that a lot of cis people never get to appreciate because they take for granted the name they were given. even cooler is getting to decide multiple because you can just change them.

Does anyone have data on what percent of the trans population decides against changing their name? (Not looking for legal name changes here, per se.) #transnames

In 2023, I asked over 500 trans, non-binary, genderfluid, and intersex people in over 30 queer and trans Facebook groups about changing their names. Some of us don't want to change our names... or can't. www.youtube.com/shorts/KxahZ... #transnames

Trans people who don’t want to change their names - or can't.

Some trans and nonbinary people don't change their names... or can'...

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Share Your Name‑Choosing Story for a New Trans Workbook 📘 Anonymous submissions wanted for agender, trans, non‑binary, & genderfluid folks navigating the name‑change journey. 📌 Submit your story anonymously here: forms.gle/dCBE8Yaj43e2...

Eisha Love, a Chicago activist and trans woman, had to wait nine years after finishing the terms of a criminal sentence to legally change her name. She says trans people shouldn’t be at the mercy of a prosecutor’s decision in order to change their names.

In Illinois, Trans People With Criminal Records Still Face Hurdles to Changing Their Names - Bolts

Even after years of reforms to state law governing name changes, prosecutors can still object when trans people have charges or prior convictions.

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unionized legal workers at Advocates for Trans Equality are now facing layoffs after the org went on a c-suite hiring spree. in this political moment, laying off frontline staff who meet trans legal needs is unconscionable

You know what's fun? Seeing your new name on official documents. The legal name change process is somewhat onerous, but it's absolutely worth it for the trans joy that comes along with it.

One beauty of being trans is that we make the rules for how we express and affirm our gender. A name change isn't required! One is no less trans, their gender no less valid, if they retain their names. (Some can't change their names, btw.)

Nekotachis@nekotachis.bsky.social · last mo.

When people learn Im a trans person who never changed their name, they're like genuinely shook. Like even other trans people cannot believe I didn't change my name.

When people learn Im a trans person who never changed their name, they're like genuinely shook. Like even other trans people cannot believe I didn't change my name.

Outing trans and non-binary kids in the name of "parents' rights" puts them at risk for child abuse, self-harm, and remaining in the closet. But, that's the point. youtube.com/shorts/uBD7g... #protecttranskids

Outing trans kids for makes them unsafe. That’s the point.

YouTube video by Reclaim Our Names

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