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	* Am I looking for any specific sentiment or meaning for my name to have?		* Am I looking for any specific sentiment or meaning for my name to have?
	* Do I want to legally change my name, and if so, is it a name I can legally obtain within my country? Some countries have laws and regulations about names and name changes.		* Do I want to legally change my name, and if so, is it a name I can legally obtain within my country? Some countries have laws and regulations about names and name changes.
			*Does the meaning resonate with me? (This can be the traditional etymological meaning, or a personal symbolism you created for yourself.)

	== Legal Name Changes ==		==Legal Name Changes==

	=== United States ===		===United States===
	In the United States, the specifics for obtaining a legal name change can vary depending on the state. Because of this, it is best to research the specifics for the state. The [https://transequality.org National Center for Transgender Equality] maintains a useful web portal called the [https://transequality.org/documents ID Documents Center].		In the United States, the specifics for obtaining a legal name change can vary depending on the state. Because of this, it is best to research the specifics for the state. The [https://transequality.org National Center for Transgender Equality] maintains a useful web portal called the [https://transequality.org/documents ID Documents Center].

	=== United Kingdom (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) ===		===United Kingdom (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland)===
	In the United Kingdom, you do not have to follow a legal process to start using a new name, but you may need to in order for official documents to reflect your new name.<ref name="UK-change-name">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll\|title=Change your name by deed poll\|last=UK Government\|access-date=1 February 2025}}</ref> In England and Wales, the General Registry Office provides a template form that allows a person aged 16 or older (or a child's parents) to legally change their name for free by creating an [https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll/make-an-adult-deed-poll unenrolled deed poll] or using a Gender Recognition Certificate, although there is a charge if people wish to have their birth certificate re-issued in their new name. It is not necessary to have an enrolled deed poll, and this involves publicly publishing the new name with the [[deadname]] in [https://www.thegazette.co.uk/all-notices/notice?text=&categorycode=G406000002&noticetypes=&location-postcode-1=&location-distance-1=1&location-local-authority-1=&numberOfLocationSearches=1&start-publish-date=&end-publish-date=&edition=&london-issue=&edinburgh-issue=&belfast-issue=&sort-by=&results-page-size=10 The ''Gazette''].		In the United Kingdom, you do not have to follow a legal process to start using a new name, but you may need to in order for official documents to reflect your new name.<ref name="UK-change-name">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll\|title=Change your name by deed poll\|last=UK Government\|access-date=1 February 2025}}</ref> In England and Wales, the General Registry Office provides a template form that allows a person aged 16 or older (or a child's parents) to legally change their name for free by creating an [https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll/make-an-adult-deed-poll unenrolled deed poll] or using a Gender Recognition Certificate, although there is a charge if people wish to have their birth certificate re-issued in their new name. It is not necessary to have an enrolled deed poll, and this involves publicly publishing the new name with the [[deadname]] in [https://www.thegazette.co.uk/all-notices/notice?text=&categorycode=G406000002&noticetypes=&location-postcode-1=&location-distance-1=1&location-local-authority-1=&numberOfLocationSearches=1&start-publish-date=&end-publish-date=&edition=&london-issue=&edinburgh-issue=&belfast-issue=&sort-by=&results-page-size=10 The ''Gazette''].

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	*creating a [https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll Deed Poll] which is the most common way to legally change your forename(s)		*creating a [https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll Deed Poll] which is the most common way to legally change your forename(s)
	*[https://www.gov.uk/apply-gender-recognition-certificate Gender Recognition Certificates], although the UK does not legally accept a non-binary gender on official documents		*[https://www.gov.uk/apply-gender-recognition-certificate Gender Recognition Certificates], although the UK does not legally accept a non-binary gender on official documents
	*[https://www.gov.uk/change-name-driving-licence Statutory Declaration] signed by a magistrate, solicitor or commissioner of oaths (LOC021), or by a [https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/registration/changing-your-name/ notary public or justice of the peace] in Scotland.		*[https://www.gov.uk/change-name-driving-licence Statutory Declaration] signed by a magistrate, solicitor or commissioner of oaths (LOC021), or by a [https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/registration/changing-your-name/ notary public or justice of the peace] in Scotland.
	*Affidavits		*Affidavits

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	*creating a [https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll Deed Poll] which is the most common way to legally change your forename(s)		*creating a [https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll Deed Poll] which is the most common way to legally change your forename(s)
	*[https://www.gov.uk/apply-gender-recognition-certificate Gender Recognition Certificates], although the UK does not legally accept a non-binary gender on official documents		*[https://www.gov.uk/apply-gender-recognition-certificate Gender Recognition Certificates], although the UK does not legally accept a non-binary gender on official documents
	*[https://www.gov.uk/change-name-driving-licence Statutory Declaration] signed by a magistrate, solicitor or commissioner of oaths (LOC021).		*[https://www.gov.uk/change-name-driving-licence Statutory Declaration] signed by a magistrate, solicitor or commissioner of oaths (LOC021), or by a [https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/registration/changing-your-name/ notary public or justice of the peace] in Scotland.
	*Affidavits		*Affidavits
	*Marriage Certificates or divorce documentation can't be used to change forenames		*Marriage Certificates or divorce documentation can't be used to change forenames

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	=== United Kingdom (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) ===		=== United Kingdom (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) ===
	In the United Kingdom, you do not have to follow a legal process to start using a new name, but you may need to in order for official documents to reflect your new name.<ref name="UK-change-name">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll\|title=Change your name by deed poll\|last=UK Government\|access-date=1 February 2025}}</ref> In England and Wales, the General Registry Office provides a template form that allows a person to legally change their name for free by creating an [https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll/make-an-adult-deed-poll unenrolled deed poll] or using a Gender Recognition Certificate. It is not necessary to have an enrolled deed poll, ~~which would involve~~ publishing the new name with the [[deadname]] in ~~the~~ ''Gazette''.		In the United Kingdom, you do not have to follow a legal process to start using a new name, but you may need to in order for official documents to reflect your new name.<ref name="UK-change-name">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll\|title=Change your name by deed poll\|last=UK Government\|access-date=1 February 2025}}</ref> In England and Wales, the General Registry Office provides a template form that allows a person aged 16 or older (or a child's parents) to legally change their name for free by creating an [https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll/make-an-adult-deed-poll unenrolled deed poll] or using a Gender Recognition Certificate, although there is a charge if people wish to have their birth certificate re-issued in their new name. It is not necessary to have an enrolled deed poll, and this involves publicly publishing the new name with the [[deadname]] in [https://www.thegazette.co.uk/all-notices/notice?text=&categorycode=G406000002&noticetypes=&location-postcode-1=&location-distance-1=1&location-local-authority-1=&numberOfLocationSearches=1&start-publish-date=&end-publish-date=&edition=&london-issue=&edinburgh-issue=&belfast-issue=&sort-by=&results-page-size=10 The ''Gazette''].

	The UK has several ways to change a legally change a forename, middle name or surname:		The UK has several ways to change a legally change a forename, middle name or surname:

	*creating a [https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll Deed Poll], which is the most common way to legally change your forename(s)		*creating a [https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll Deed Poll] which is the most common way to legally change your forename(s)
	*[https://www.gov.uk/apply-gender-recognition-certificate Gender Recognition Certificates], although the UK does not legally accept a non-binary gender on official documents		*[https://www.gov.uk/apply-gender-recognition-certificate Gender Recognition Certificates], although the UK does not legally accept a non-binary gender on official documents
	*Statutory Declaration		*[https://www.gov.uk/change-name-driving-licence Statutory Declaration] signed by a magistrate, solicitor or commissioner of oaths (LOC021).
	*Affidavits		*Affidavits
	*Marriage Certificates can't be used to change forenames		*Marriage Certificates or divorce documentation can't be used to change forenames

	Passport changes involving only a [https://www.gov.uk/changing-passport-information/name-divorce-deed-poll-forenames-title minor change of forename] (e.g. spelling) without a gender marker change have a separate option via the Passport Office. In Scotland, ~~the~~ [https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/registration/changing-your-name/ National ~~Registry~~] handles change of names and in Northern Ireland, [https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/recording-change-name ~~NI Direct~~] provides this service.		Passport changes involving only a [https://www.gov.uk/changing-passport-information/name-divorce-deed-poll-forenames-title minor change of forename] (e.g. spelling) without a gender marker change have a separate option via the Passport Office. In Scotland, [https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/registration/changing-your-name/ National Records of Scotland] handles change of names and in Northern Ireland, [https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/recording-change-name GGeneral Register Office for Northern Ireland (GRONI)] provides this service.

	===Canada===		===Canada===

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	=== United Kingdom (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) ===		=== United Kingdom (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) ===
	In the United Kingdom, you do not have to follow a legal process to start using a new name, but you may need to in order for official documents to reflect your new name.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll\|title=Change your name by deed poll\|last=UK Government\|access-date=1 February 2025}} In England and Wales, the General Registry Office provides a template form that allows a person to legally change their name for free by creating an [https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll/make-an-adult-deed-poll unenrolled deed poll]. An enrolled deed poll ~~involves~~ publishing the new name with the [[deadname]] in the ''Gazette''~~. The UK does not legally accept a non-binary gender on official documents~~.		In the United Kingdom, you do not have to follow a legal process to start using a new name, but you may need to in order for official documents to reflect your new name.<ref name="UK-change-name">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll\|title=Change your name by deed poll\|last=UK Government\|access-date=1 February 2025}}</ref> In England and Wales, the General Registry Office provides a template form that allows a person to legally change their name for free by creating an [https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll/make-an-adult-deed-poll unenrolled deed poll] or using a Gender Recognition Certificate. It is not necessary to have an enrolled deed poll, which would involve publishing the new name with the [[deadname]] in the ''Gazette''.

	The UK has several ways to change a legally change a forename, middle name or surname:		The UK has several ways to change a legally change a forename, middle name or surname:

	*creating a [https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll Deed Poll], which is the most common way to legally change your forename(s)		*creating a [https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll Deed Poll], which is the most common way to legally change your forename(s)
	*[https://www.gov.uk/apply-gender-recognition-certificate Gender Recognition Certificates]		*[https://www.gov.uk/apply-gender-recognition-certificate Gender Recognition Certificates], although the UK does not legally accept a non-binary gender on official documents
	*Statutory Declaration		*Statutory Declaration
	*Affidavits		*Affidavits
	*Marriage Certificates can't be used to change forenames		*Marriage Certificates can't be used to change forenames

	Passport changes involving only a [https://www.gov.uk/changing-passport-information/name-divorce-deed-poll-forenames-title minor change of forename] (e.g. spelling) without a gender marker change have a separate option via the Passport Office. In Scotland, the [https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/registration/changing-your-name/ National Registry] handles change of names and in Northern Ireland, [https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/recording-change-name NI Direct] provides ~~information~~.		Passport changes involving only a [https://www.gov.uk/changing-passport-information/name-divorce-deed-poll-forenames-title minor change of forename] (e.g. spelling) without a gender marker change have a separate option via the Passport Office. In Scotland, the [https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/registration/changing-your-name/ National Registry] handles change of names and in Northern Ireland, [https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/recording-change-name NI Direct] provides this service.

	===Canada===		===Canada===

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	=== United Kingdom (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) ===		=== United Kingdom (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) ===
	In the United Kingdom, a name ~~can be changed~~ by ~~obtaining~~ a ~~Change of Name Deed, commonly known as~~ a ~~Deed Poll~~.		In the United Kingdom, you do not have to follow a legal process to start using a new name, but you may need to in order for official documents to reflect your new name.{{Cite web\|url=https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll\|title=Change your name by deed poll\|last=UK Government\|access-date=1 February 2025}} In England and Wales, the General Registry Office provides a template form that allows a person to legally change their name for free by creating an [https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll/make-an-adult-deed-poll unenrolled deed poll]. An enrolled deed poll involves publishing the new name with the [[deadname]] in the ''Gazette''. The UK does not legally accept a non-binary gender on official documents.

	=== Canada ===		The UK has several ways to change a legally change a forename, middle name or surname:

			*creating a [https://www.gov.uk/change-name-deed-poll Deed Poll], which is the most common way to legally change your forename(s)
			*[https://www.gov.uk/apply-gender-recognition-certificate Gender Recognition Certificates]
			*Statutory Declaration
			*Affidavits
			*Marriage Certificates can't be used to change forenames

			Passport changes involving only a [https://www.gov.uk/changing-passport-information/name-divorce-deed-poll-forenames-title minor change of forename] (e.g. spelling) without a gender marker change have a separate option via the Passport Office. In Scotland, the [https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/registration/changing-your-name/ National Registry] handles change of names and in Northern Ireland, [https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/recording-change-name NI Direct] provides information.

			===Canada===
	In Canada, legal name changes are handled by the province in which you are resident. In most cases, you will need parental consent if you are under the age of majority. In most cases you will also need to pay a fee for the name change, and additional fees to update ID such as your driver's license and passport. Can change at 18 or older, unless you have permission from guardians.		In Canada, legal name changes are handled by the province in which you are resident. In most cases, you will need parental consent if you are under the age of majority. In most cases you will also need to pay a fee for the name change, and additional fees to update ID such as your driver's license and passport. Can change at 18 or older, unless you have permission from guardians.

	== Notes and references ==		==Notes and references==
	{{Tumblr post\|https://nonbinarywiki.tumblr.com/post/187310997341/advice-on-picking-and-trying-out-a-new-name}}		{{Tumblr post\|https://nonbinarywiki.tumblr.com/post/187310997341/advice-on-picking-and-trying-out-a-new-name}}
	<references/>		<references />

	[[Category:Transition]]		[[Category:Transition]]

	[[de:namen]]		[[de:namen]]

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			== Choosing a Name ==
			{{RandomName}}
			<section begin=NamesSideList />
			{{Side list
			\| title = Lists of neutral names
			\| content = In alphabetical order:
			[[Neutral names starting with A]], [[Neutral names starting with B\|B]], [[Neutral names starting with C\|C]], [[Neutral names starting with D\|D]], [[Neutral names starting with E\|E]], [[Neutral names starting with F\|F]], [[Neutral names starting with G\|G]], [[Neutral names starting with H\|H]], [[Neutral names starting with I\|I]], [[Neutral names starting with J\|J]], [[Neutral names starting with K\|K]], [[Neutral names starting with L\|L]], [[Neutral names starting with M\|M]], [[Neutral names starting with N\|N]], [[Neutral names starting with O\|O]], [[Neutral names starting with P\|P]], [[Neutral names starting with Q\|Q]], [[Neutral names starting with R\|R]], [[Neutral names starting with S\|S]], [[Neutral names starting with T\|T]], [[Neutral names starting with U\|U]], [[Neutral names starting with V\|V]], [[Neutral names starting with W\|W]], [[Neutral names starting with X\|X]], [[Neutral names starting with Y\|Y]], [[Neutral names starting with Z\|Z]]
			}}
			<section end=NamesSideList />
			The process of choosing a new name, if one should so desire to do so, can be a process of trial and error. For some, the process may be relatively short, while others may test out many different names before deciding on one, and some may stay with one name for a long time before realizing another suits them better.

			There are some questions that are important when finding the right name:
			* Is the name compatible with my cultural or ethnic background? Avoid [[Ethnicity and culture#Cultural_appropriation\|cultural appropriation]].
			* Do I want a name that was typical around the time I was born? Do I want a vintage feel to the new name? Or would I rather it be uncommon?
			* Is the name I'm considering potentially a nickname for other names or is it a name that will easily get me nicknamed? Am I okay with this?
			* Am I looking for any specific sentiment or meaning for my name to have?
			* Do I want to legally change my name, and if so, is it a name I can legally obtain within my country? Some countries have laws and regulations about names and name changes.

	== Legal Name Changes ==		== Legal Name Changes ==

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	~~== Choosing a Name ==~~
	~~{{RandomName}}~~
	~~<section begin=NamesSideList />~~
	~~{{Side list~~
	~~\| title = Lists of neutral names~~
	~~\| content = In alphabetical order:~~
	[[Neutral names starting with A]], [[Neutral names starting with B\|B]], [[Neutral names starting with C\|C]], [[Neutral names starting with D\|D]], [[Neutral names starting with E\|E]], [[Neutral names starting with F\|F]], [[Neutral names starting with G\|G]], [[Neutral names starting with H\|H]], [[Neutral names starting with I\|I]], [[Neutral names starting with J\|J]], [[Neutral names starting with K\|K]], [[Neutral names starting with L\|L]], [[Neutral names starting with M\|M]], [[Neutral names starting with N\|N]], [[Neutral names starting with O\|O]], [[Neutral names starting with P\|P]], [[Neutral names starting with Q\|Q]], [[Neutral names starting with R\|R]], [[Neutral names starting with S\|S]], [[Neutral names starting with T\|T]], [[Neutral names starting with U\|U]], [[Neutral names starting with V\|V]], [[Neutral names starting with W\|W]], [[Neutral names starting with X\|X]], [[Neutral names starting with Y\|Y]], [[Neutral names starting with Z\|Z]]
	}}
	~~<section end=NamesSideList />~~
	The process of choosing a new name, if one should so desire to do so, can be a process of trial and error. For some, the process may be relatively short, while others may test out many different names before deciding on one, and some may stay with one name for a long time before realizing another suits them better.

	~~There are some questions that are important when finding the right name:~~
	* Is the name compatible with my cultural or ethnic background? Avoid [[Ethnicity and culture#Cultural_appropriation\|cultural appropriation]].
	* Do I want a name that was typical around the time I was born? Do I want a vintage feel to the new name? Or would I rather it be uncommon?
	* Is the name I'm considering potentially a nickname for other names or is it a name that will easily get me nicknamed? Am I okay with this?
	* Am I looking for any specific sentiment or meaning for my name to have?
	* Do I want to legally change my name, and if so, is it a name I can legally obtain within my country? Some countries have laws and regulations about names and name changes.

	== Legal Name Changes ==		== Legal Name Changes ==

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	In the United States, the specifics for obtaining a legal name change can vary depending on the state. Because of this, it is best to research the specifics for the state. The [https://transequality.org National Center for Transgender Equality] maintains a useful web portal called the [https://transequality.org/documents ID Documents Center].		In the United States, the specifics for obtaining a legal name change can vary depending on the state. Because of this, it is best to research the specifics for the state. The [https://transequality.org National Center for Transgender Equality] maintains a useful web portal called the [https://transequality.org/documents ID Documents Center].

	=== England and ~~Wales~~ ===		=== United Kingdom (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) ===
	In ~~England and Wales~~, a name can be changed by obtaining a Change of Name Deed, commonly known as a Deed Poll.		In the United Kingdom, a name can be changed by obtaining a Change of Name Deed, commonly known as a Deed Poll.

	=== Canada ===		=== Canada ===

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	Choosing a new '''name''' can be part of transition for nonbinary people who feel their birth name does not correctly or entirely reflect their [[gender]] and/or [[gender expression]]. Many nonbinary people choose a name that is not coded specifically as male or female—a neutral name—to avoid being labeled as one or the other based on their name. However, a gender neutral name is not a necessity; the same goes for choosing a new name in general. Some nonbinary people choose names with feminine or masculine connotations or choose to keep their birth name. Some nonbinary people choose to go by both a feminine and a masculine name: for example [[Jonathan Rachel Clynch]], [[Meg-John Barker]], [[Cyrus Grace Dunham]], [[Justin Vivian Bond]], and [[James-Beth Merritt]]. Another ~~nigga~~ option is to go by initials, like such people as [[B. Scott]], [[CN Lester]], [[JD Samson]], [[H. Melt]], and [[G.R. Gritt]].		Choosing a new '''name''' can be part of transition for nonbinary people who feel their birth name does not correctly or entirely reflect their [[gender]] and/or [[gender expression]]. Many nonbinary people choose a name that is not coded specifically as male or female—a neutral name—to avoid being labeled as one or the other based on their name. However, a gender neutral name is not a necessity; the same goes for choosing a new name in general. Some nonbinary people choose names with feminine or masculine connotations or choose to keep their birth name. Some nonbinary people choose to go by both a feminine and a masculine name: for example [[Jonathan Rachel Clynch]], [[Meg-John Barker]], [[Cyrus Grace Dunham]], [[Justin Vivian Bond]], and [[James-Beth Merritt]]. Another gender-neutral option is to go by initials, like such people as [[B. Scott]], [[CN Lester]], [[JD Samson]], [[H. Melt]], and [[G.R. Gritt]].

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	Choosing a new '''name''' can be part of transition for nonbinary people who feel their birth name does not correctly or entirely reflect their [[gender]] and/or [[gender expression]]. Many nonbinary people choose a name that is not coded specifically as male or female—a neutral name—to avoid being labeled as one or the other based on their name. However, a gender neutral name is not a necessity; the same goes for choosing a new name in general. Some nonbinary people choose names with feminine or masculine connotations or choose to keep their birth name. Some nonbinary people choose to go by both a feminine and a masculine name: for example [[Jonathan Rachel Clynch]], [[Meg-John Barker]], [[Cyrus Grace Dunham]], [[Justin Vivian Bond]], and [[James-Beth Merritt]]. Another ~~gender-neutral~~ option is to go by initials, like such people as [[B. Scott]], [[CN Lester]], [[JD Samson]], [[H. Melt]], and [[G.R. Gritt]].		Choosing a new '''name''' can be part of transition for nonbinary people who feel their birth name does not correctly or entirely reflect their [[gender]] and/or [[gender expression]]. Many nonbinary people choose a name that is not coded specifically as male or female—a neutral name—to avoid being labeled as one or the other based on their name. However, a gender neutral name is not a necessity; the same goes for choosing a new name in general. Some nonbinary people choose names with feminine or masculine connotations or choose to keep their birth name. Some nonbinary people choose to go by both a feminine and a masculine name: for example [[Jonathan Rachel Clynch]], [[Meg-John Barker]], [[Cyrus Grace Dunham]], [[Justin Vivian Bond]], and [[James-Beth Merritt]]. Another nigga option is to go by initials, like such people as [[B. Scott]], [[CN Lester]], [[JD Samson]], [[H. Melt]], and [[G.R. Gritt]].

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