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Choosing A Name

Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by drummer27, Jul 23, 2015.

  1. drummer27

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    {Potential birth name trigger warning}

    My given name begins with R so I wanted to stick with something like that. I would be FtM. The name that comes to mind is Ryan. I've been trying to find some middle names that go well with that. I also like the idea of having a first name and going by the middle name of Ryan. Any suggestions on matching names? So far I've liked:

    Ryan Alexander
    Ryan Carter

    I can't find many names that work with Ryan though :bang:, so if anyone could share a name they considered, their own name, or a name they've always liked, that would be great! It doesn't necissarily have to start with any specific letter or even have Ryan in it. Just need a little help! :lol:
     
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    Ryan Luke
    Ryan James
    Ryan Samuel
    Ryan Matthew
    Ryan Evan
    Ryan Eric
    Ryan Kyle
    Ryan Trevor

    Hope you find a name you love.
    Sometimes, it does take a while to find a name you like (I'm still looking for a middle name myself).
     
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    I like the ring of Ryan Carter~ I think in the whole transitioning process, choosing a new name, is the most complicated, lol. Cuss for physical aesthetic such as clothing, hair, accessories, etc-- one already has preferences, but a name? That's always tricky, cuss you can't just easily change your name, like you would with clothes, unless you're rich, pff.

    I would suggest this site > Last Name Generator - The Random Surname Generator!

    Just write "Ryan" where it says "First Name" and click on "Generate Last Names" and see if something pops up that you like! There's a handy list that creates itself as you generate. Hope this helps!
     
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    Ryan is one of my favorite names... I would totally consider using it on myself if I'm GQ/ or naming my son/daughter it. (It can be a girl's name as well, but is less frequently used as one)
     
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    Ryan Sebastian
    Ryan Christopher
    Ryan Ethan
    Ryan Beckett
    Ryan Grayson
     
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    I really like Ryan James, Ryan Matthew, Ryan Sebastian, and Ryan Grayson now too!
    Top two are probably:

    Ryan Alexander and Ryan Sebastian.
    Thank you for all the suggestions so far (!)
     
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    Also, Ryan Everett sounds pretty boss. Best of luck with finding your name, man.
     
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    *bumps* anyone else? or any names you've just liked?
     
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    I quite like the sound of Ryan Carter. Also, single sylable name + Ryan would be cool. I'm all for odd number syllables. So 3 syllables between the two names.

    Like...
    Ryan Grey
    Chris Ryan
    Ryan Drew
    Jeff Ryan
    Ryan Scott
     
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    Ryan James and Ryan Sebastian are cool. I like:
    Ryan Ezra
    Ryan Victor
    Ryan Yves
    Ryan Jeremy/Jeremiah
    Ryan Isaac

    Also, this might sound weird but check the names on gravestones and war memorials. You might find a name you like.