Gender neutral titles - Revision history

209.240.117.17: /* United Kingdom */Fixed there being 2 the infront of a word

2026-06-01T18:51:36Z

United Kingdom: Fixed there being 2 the infront of a word

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	A Deed Poll can be used to change your name and your title free of charge, if you can get two witnesses together - however if you are only changing your title, there may be no need for this.		A Deed Poll can be used to change your name and your title free of charge, if you can get two witnesses together - however if you are only changing your title, there may be no need for this.

	The Deed Poll Service notes that “There's no need to follow any formal procedure (such as executing a Deed Poll) if you only wish to change your title. You simply need to start using your new title and notify all the record holders that you have changed it.” ~~The~~ The UK Deed Poll Bureau and the UK Deed Poll Service also offer the gender-inclusive title Mx.<ref>''[http://mxactivist.tumblr.com/mxevidence The Growing Use of Mx as a Gender-inclusive Title in the UK]'', captured August 2017. [https://web.archive.org/web/20211221025245/https://mxactivist.tumblr.com/mxevidence Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> <ref>[https://deedpoll.online/nonbinarytitledeedpoll] [https://deedpoll.online/nonbinarytitledeedpoll Non-Binary Gender Neutral Titles] - The UK Deed Poll Bureau Accessed 24 November 2025</ref>		The Deed Poll Service notes that “There's no need to follow any formal procedure (such as executing a Deed Poll) if you only wish to change your title. You simply need to start using your new title and notify all the record holders that you have changed it.” The UK Deed Poll Bureau and the UK Deed Poll Service also offer the gender-inclusive title Mx.<ref>''[http://mxactivist.tumblr.com/mxevidence The Growing Use of Mx as a Gender-inclusive Title in the UK]'', captured August 2017. [https://web.archive.org/web/20211221025245/https://mxactivist.tumblr.com/mxevidence Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> <ref>[https://deedpoll.online/nonbinarytitledeedpoll] [https://deedpoll.online/nonbinarytitledeedpoll Non-Binary Gender Neutral Titles] - The UK Deed Poll Bureau Accessed 24 November 2025</ref>

	A Statutory Declaration of title change can be drawn up and presented to a regular solicitor to witness/sign for a cost of approximately £10.00 (this usually includes a couple of legal copies); having the solicitor draw the document up for you may incur a much higher cost (£70.00+). You do not usually need to make an appointment for this service as the process only takes a few minutes.		A Statutory Declaration of title change can be drawn up and presented to a regular solicitor to witness/sign for a cost of approximately £10.00 (this usually includes a couple of legal copies); having the solicitor draw the document up for you may incur a much higher cost (£70.00+). You do not usually need to make an appointment for this service as the process only takes a few minutes.

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Reverted edits by 74.219.149.34 (talk) to last revision by 73.157.175.127

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	==List of nonbinary/gender neutral titles==		==List of nonbinary/gender neutral titles==
	Here follows an alphabetical list of gender-neutral or specifically nonbinary titles that are alternatives to Mr. and Ms.		Here follows an alphabetical list of gender-neutral or specifically nonbinary titles that are alternatives to Mr. and Ms.

	~~=== Chef ===~~
	~~Neutral title~~

	===De/Dᵉ===		===De/Dᵉ===

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2026-05-16T21:42:51Z

List of nonbinary/gender neutral titles

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	==List of nonbinary/gender neutral titles==		==List of nonbinary/gender neutral titles==
	Here follows an alphabetical list of gender-neutral or specifically nonbinary titles that are alternatives to Mr. and Ms.		Here follows an alphabetical list of gender-neutral or specifically nonbinary titles that are alternatives to Mr. and Ms.

			=== Chef ===
			Neutral title

	===De/Dᵉ===		===De/Dᵉ===

73.157.175.127: /* Nb */ updated the nb section to be more inclusive

2026-01-31T21:58:09Z

Nb: updated the nb section to be more inclusive

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	'''History:''' The acronym came before the word "enby."		'''History:''' The acronym came before the word "enby."

	'''Rationale:''' There are many reasons a non-binary person may "come out" publicly. Some of us choose to do so in an effort to normalize gender diversity. The word "enby" was coined as a result of the pronunciation of the acronym "NB" for "non-binary," just like "okay" followed "OK." Like many other titles, such as "Mx." or "Ind.," this title serves as a mechanism to educate folks about the existence of a non-binary gender spectrum. It is natural to identify ourselves using the word which was coined for our sake.		'''Rationale:''' There are many reasons a non-binary person may "come out" publicly. Some of us choose to do so in an effort to normalize gender diversity. The word "enby" was coined as a result of the pronunciation of the acronym "NB" for "non-binary," just like "okay" followed "OK." Like many other titles, such as "Mx." or "Ind.," this title serves as a mechanism to educate folks about the existence of a non-binary gender spectrum. It is natural to identify ourselves using the word which was coined for our sake. Although, not every non-binary person uses "enby" to describe themselves so the words aren't interchangeable.

	'''Example:''' How was your day Nb. Hammond?		'''Example:''' How was your day Nb. Hammond?

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United Kingdom

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	A Deed Poll can be used to change your name and your title free of charge, if you can get two witnesses together - however if you are only changing your title, there may be no need for this.		A Deed Poll can be used to change your name and your title free of charge, if you can get two witnesses together - however if you are only changing your title, there may be no need for this.

	The Deed Poll Service notes that “There's no need to follow any formal procedure (such as executing a Deed Poll) if you only wish to change your title. You simply need to start using your new title and notify all the record holders that you have changed it.”~~[http://www.deedpoll.org.uk/AreThereAnyRestrictionsOnNames.html#Section3.6]~~ The UK Deed Poll Service also offer the gender-inclusive title Mx.<ref>''[http://mxactivist.tumblr.com/mxevidence The Growing Use of Mx as a Gender-inclusive Title in the UK]'', captured August 2017. [https://web.archive.org/web/20211221025245/https://mxactivist.tumblr.com/mxevidence Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>		The Deed Poll Service notes that “There's no need to follow any formal procedure (such as executing a Deed Poll) if you only wish to change your title. You simply need to start using your new title and notify all the record holders that you have changed it.” The The UK Deed Poll Bureau and the UK Deed Poll Service also offer the gender-inclusive title Mx.<ref>''[http://mxactivist.tumblr.com/mxevidence The Growing Use of Mx as a Gender-inclusive Title in the UK]'', captured August 2017. [https://web.archive.org/web/20211221025245/https://mxactivist.tumblr.com/mxevidence Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> <ref>[https://deedpoll.online/nonbinarytitledeedpoll] [https://deedpoll.online/nonbinarytitledeedpoll Non-Binary Gender Neutral Titles] - The UK Deed Poll Bureau Accessed 24 November 2025</ref>

	A Statutory Declaration of title change can be drawn up and presented to a regular solicitor to witness/sign for a cost of approximately £10.00 (this usually includes a couple of legal copies); having the solicitor draw the document up for you may incur a much higher cost (£70.00+). You do not usually need to make an appointment for this service as the process only takes a few minutes.		A Statutory Declaration of title change can be drawn up and presented to a regular solicitor to witness/sign for a cost of approximately £10.00 (this usually includes a couple of legal copies); having the solicitor draw the document up for you may incur a much higher cost (£70.00+). You do not usually need to make an appointment for this service as the process only takes a few minutes.

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2025-11-19T18:38:52Z

spelling of “non-binary” was corrected.

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	'''Pronunciation:''' Pronounced "mist" (IPA: mɪst).		'''Pronunciation:''' Pronounced "mist" (IPA: mɪst).

	A title that sounds simular to either 'Mister' or 'Miss' used by some non-~~bianry~~ people.		A title that sounds simular to either 'Mister' or 'Miss' used by some non-binary people.

	===Mre===		===Mre===

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List of nonbinary/gender neutral titles

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	===Mv===		===Mv===
	A proposed title specifically for addressing a [[maverique]] person.<ref name="GenderJargon" />		A proposed title specifically for addressing a [[maverique]] person.<ref name="GenderJargon" />

			===Mw/Mrw (Morrow)===

			'''How to use:''' Morrow Smith; Mw Smith; Mrw Smith

			'''Pronunciation:''' Pronounced as in "to-MORROW"

			'''History:''' First proposed by musician and book reviewer Castorstarr on July 14th 2021 on tiktok.[https://www.tiktok.com/@castorstarr/video/6984790942410738949]

	===Myr===		===Myr===

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Mst.: Added content.

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	'''Pronunciation:''' Pronounced "mist" (IPA: mɪst).		'''Pronunciation:''' Pronounced "mist" (IPA: mɪst).

			A title that sounds simular to either 'Mister' or 'Miss' used by some non-bianry people.

	===Mre===		===Mre===

Eli B: /* List of nonbinary/gender neutral titles */Added content.

2025-09-25T03:52:46Z

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	'''Use:''' In the 2019 Gender Census, Misc was chosen by less than 0.1% of respondents.<ref name="Census2018"/>		'''Use:''' In the 2019 Gender Census, Misc was chosen by less than 0.1% of respondents.<ref name="Census2018"/>

			===Mst.===

			'''How to use:''' Mst Smith; Mst Smith.

			'''Pronunciation:''' Pronounced "mist" (IPA: mɪst).

	===Mre===		===Mre===

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2025-09-15T16:54:19Z

List of nonbinary/gender neutral titles

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	'''Meaning:''' Short for "mystery".		'''Meaning:''' Short for "mystery".

	'''History:''' Coined by J-pop singer [[Utada ~~Hikaru~~]], who would come out as non-binary a few days later, in a 2021 Instagram post.<ref>Utada, Hikaru (June 18, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CQQil30pg34/ "I'm sick of being asked if I'm 'Miss or Missus' or choosing between 'Miss/Mrs/Ms' for everyday things"]. [[Instagram]]. Retrieved on October 26, 2021. [https://web.archive.org/web/20220107230627/https://www.instagram.com/p/CQQil30pg34/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>		'''History:''' Coined by J-pop singer [[Hikaru Utada]], who would come out as non-binary a few days later, in a 2021 Instagram post.<ref>Utada, Hikaru (June 18, 2021). [https://www.instagram.com/p/CQQil30pg34/ "I'm sick of being asked if I'm 'Miss or Missus' or choosing between 'Miss/Mrs/Ms' for everyday things"]. [[Instagram]]. Retrieved on October 26, 2021. [https://web.archive.org/web/20220107230627/https://www.instagram.com/p/CQQil30pg34/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>

	=== Mzr ===		=== Mzr ===