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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.
Choosing a '''name''' can be a part of [[transition]] for people who have [[nonbinary]] gender identities. They might change their name to one that is gender-neutral, so that their name won't lead other people to see them as female or male. As with most parts of a nonbinary transition, this step is optional. It's not necessary for a nonbinary person to have a gender-neutral name if they don't want one. A nonbinary person can have a name that most people don't see as gender-neutral.


== Choosing a Name ==
==Choosing a name==
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:
Keep making a list of names that might suit you. Research each name. Some good research questions:
* Is the name compatible with my cultural or ethnic background? Avoid [[cultural appropriation]].
* Is the name compatible with your cultural or ethnic background? Try to avoid ''cultural appropriation''. That means if the name is, for example, African, and you are not, then that name is not yours to take.
* 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?
* When and where has the name been in fashion? Was it most popular in your generation, or will it make you seem younger or older?
* 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?
* Is the name short for any long names? It may be short for several. Or, if it is a long name, what are some ways that people will often make it short?
* 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 ==
==List of all gender-neutral names==


=== United States ===
All of the personal names in the following list are gender-neutral. That is, people have given them to girls as well as boys. (Some names in this list might be only rarely used for a particular gender.) These names would be suitable for people of nonbinary genders, if they don't want names that are seen as feminine or masculine.
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.  


=== England and Wales ===
Each name entry is in this format:
In England and Wales, a name can be changed by obtaining a Change of Name Deed, commonly known as a Deed Poll.


[[Category:Transition]]
Name. Language or culture of origin. Meaning. Sources cited. Keyword list.
 
The sources cited prove that the name is gender-neutral, and that it has the meaning given. The keyword list is to make it so that, if a person wants a name that has to do with a certain theme, such as the sea, or stars, they can search the names for any with those keywords.
 
''If you put more names in this list, please make sure that you put them in alphabetical order.''
 
===A===
 
A'ala, or 'A'ala. Hawaiian. Meaning "Fragrant, of high rank, royal."<ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/aala/</ref><ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/A_0__2_39_1_ala/m</ref>
 
Aala. 1. Muslim. Meaning "Bounties."<ref>http://babynames.merschat.com/index.cgi?function=View&amp;bn_key=75412</ref>. 2. American. "She who hunts and heals."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Aala.html</ref> More often for girls.<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Aala.html</ref>
 
Aale. Finnish. Meaning "Noble."<ref>http://www.babynamescube.com/aale-name-meaning</ref> Short for names beginning with Al, as well as Aarne and Arvid.<ref>http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Aale_m</ref> Estonian form of Alla and Rosalia.<ref>http://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Aale_f</ref>
 
Aali. Finnish.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unisex_name</ref>
 
Aalo. Finnish.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unisex_name</ref>
 
Aalto. Finnish. Meaning "Wave."<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unisex_name</ref> Keyword: nature, sea, water
 
Aaren. English. Variant of Aaron.<ref>http://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/unisex</ref>
 
Abby. English. Short for Abraham or Abigail.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Abby</ref>
 
Abcde. American. Meaning the beginning of the alphabet, but pronounced AB-sid-ee.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Abcde</ref>
 
Abia. Variant spelling of Abiah.<ref>http://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/unisex</ref>
 
Abiah. Hebrew. Meaning "God is my father."<ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/abiah/</ref>