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The term '''deadname''' refers to | The term '''deadname''' refers to the name given at birth to a [[transgender]]/[[nonbinary]]/[[genderfluid]] person who has chosen a different name. Even if the person's legal name is their birth name (i.e. they have not had it legally changed), it is still considered a deadname if they prefer to be called something else. | ||
The verb '''deadnaming''' is the act of referring to a trans/nonbinary person by their birth name, which is almost universally considered offensive. Deadnaming can cause [[gender dysphoria]], and can out the person being deadnamed, possibly causing further harassment and [[Discrimination against nonbinary people|discrimination]]. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Names]] | * [[Names]] | ||
*[[Discrimination against nonbinary | * [[Discrimination against nonbinary people]] | ||
[[Category:Transition]] | [[Category:Transition]] | ||
[[Category:Discrimination]] | [[Category:Discrimination]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:31, 10 July 2021
The term deadname refers to the name given at birth to a transgender/nonbinary/genderfluid person who has chosen a different name. Even if the person's legal name is their birth name (i.e. they have not had it legally changed), it is still considered a deadname if they prefer to be called something else.
The verb deadnaming is the act of referring to a trans/nonbinary person by their birth name, which is almost universally considered offensive. Deadnaming can cause gender dysphoria, and can out the person being deadnamed, possibly causing further harassment and discrimination.