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Gender neutral name? Or not?

Discussion in 'Gender Identity and Expression' started by PastelPancake, Dec 30, 2015.

  1. PastelPancake

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    Hi! I think I'm possibly agender because I don't feel a connection to any gender. I'm assigned female at birth and present feminine but inside I feel very null and empty. I'm thinking of going by a gender neutral name.
    If I do some I'm considering are-
    Leighton
    Hayden
    Addison
    Emery
    Emerson

    My profile pic is a photo of me as well so if you think any suit/ don't suit.

    Feel free to add opinions and names :3
     
  2. JackIsANerd

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    I feel like Hayden would fit you very well :grin:
     
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    Thanks Jackson :thumbsup: My toss up is Hayden and Leighton at the moment.
     
  4. Yasha of XMETAS

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    Hey :slight_smile: I think you would wear "Hayden" much better than my self-proclaimed Lord of Everything little brother does lol!! XD I'm also looking into gender-neutral or other names. Nothing to be changed in official documents or stuff like that, just to give it a try. I was thinking Casey-Robert, all one name, CR for short. :slight_smile: Casey gender neutral as a girl and a guy can have it (aka Casey Jones ) And Robert because I lean to more the male side than the female so I think it would fit. Or maybe I should go with Robert. I don't know lol.

    And btw, I mis-read that name Leighton as Lexington, and that made me think of the old Gargoyles cartoon lol. WHO I might add is confirmed by the creator to be gay! XD Progression FTW!

    ^^
     
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    I think Leighton could suit you.
     
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    You sure look like Hayden, but Leighton fits as well. I use a neutral name in social media when I don't feel like using a feminine name as the I officially hold, even though I like it. Its a good way to feel more comfortable with yourself, specially being agender.

    ---------- Post added 31st Dec 2015 at 02:45 AM ----------

    Let us know the one you choose.
     
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    Yea, I think asking others to say some of the names out loud may help as well in your decision process now that I think about it. Because sometimes things can be cool in thought, but when said out loud it may sound different than you thought. So give that a try maybe and see which names clicks best for you :slight_smile:

    Sorry for posting twice on this this thought JUST came to me :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:

    Also to Hawk, HELLO fellow Albertan how's it goin' eh?? XD It be snowing' here like crazy an it's supposed ta be the warmest winter we've had in years so messed up :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:
     
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    Honestly? My vote is for Casey or Emery! I like Emery and I think it could suit you.
     
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    Yeah you look like a Hayden to me, but Leighton and Emery could also fit you well.
     
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    Hayden seems very fitting :3 And you look super cute btw! c:
     
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    Again, are you going to change your real name or just your user name on EC? :rolle:
     
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    I think Hayden or Emery would suit you :slight_smile:
     
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    Point for team Hayden!
     
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    Aw thanks for all support :3

    It's only for social media. If I like it, maybe change, but I'll take it slowly :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:

    Thumbs up to Caelyn Ann and Casey-Robert. Those names are great!

    And I think it will be most likely Hayden, or Drew.
     
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    Thankyou for the name compliment ^^ But I hope u find the right name.

    Also... "Gender: POTATO"??? LMAO! I don't know why but I think thats really funny and awesome! XD
     
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    Hi guys :3

    I've decided to go with Drew and I've used it online. It's comfortable, unisex and relaxed.

    Thank you all!
     
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    I've always gone by Jamie since I was a baby (it's a diminutive of my legal name). And if I transition to female I'm keeping Jamie. It's a perfectly legitimate female name, and I don't have to confuse myself or anyone else with an unnecessary change.

    Also, Drew is a very nice name.
     
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    Very nice choice! :grin:
     
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    Great choice Drew!
     
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    Good choice Drew, glad ta meet ya. :slight_smile: