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still cant decide on a name FTM

Discussion in 'Coming Out Advice' started by Myra48, Oct 16, 2012.

  1. Myra48

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    so, i cant use the name because im not out as Trans yet, but i just want a name that i can use in my head and use someday. The names i like are: Kyler, Kye, Skyler, Kaden, and riley
    let me know what you think :slight_smile:
     
  2. musicgeek13

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    I really like Skyler and Kayden but which one do you feel is right? It should be whatever name you feel suits you.
     
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    Isn't usually just a male version of your name as a female?
     
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    Kaden/Kayden is my favorite, but go with the name you feel like matches who you are inside.
     
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    I like Kayden. But I agree just go with whatever feels right.
     
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    I'm a fan of Kaden. I actually know a trans man named Riley though. LOL My only caution is that if you want people to be able to use your name as a gender cue it can't be too ambiguous. If that doesn't matter to you go for whatever you like. Either way pick something that you will love and that expresses who you are.
     
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    Depends. Are you gonna be out as trans, or be stealth? Because names like kyler or kye might be more of a giveaway. I like Riley though. :slight_smile:
     
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    i personally like Kyler & Kaden. Choosing your name is a BIG decision so I do get why you're struggling to make a final decision.

    Apologies for making this about me but I have a mild gender confusion but even before that I wanted to change my name and it's interesting because the name is unisex so it does kind of reflect my confusion between genders
     
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    Oooo I like Kayden
     
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    Of course that isn't "usually" the case. My name has nothing to do with the name I was given.

    Thats so true hahahaha ... I know a lot of ftm's with the ending "...ler" and "...den". A bunch of Aiden, Kyler, skyler, Jayden.

    I like Riley.

    Good luck! have fun!
     
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