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