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Parents as in the formal words mother or father, or the informal mama or dada. Gender-neutral and gender-inclusive words for a parent of any gender, or non-standard specifically nonbinary, [[queer]], or [[genderqueer]] words. | Parents as in the formal words mother or father, or the informal mama or dada. Gender-neutral and gender-inclusive words for a parent of any gender, or non-standard specifically nonbinary, [[queer]], or [[genderqueer]] words. | ||
{{common word|word1 = Parent|meaning1 = Neutral, formal|ref1=<ref name="titles queeries" | {{common word|word1 = Parent|meaning1 = Neutral, formal|ref1=<ref name="titles queeries" />}} | ||
* '''Baba.''' "Neutral, based on mama and dada. (Note, baba means dad in some languages and grandmother in others.)"<ref name="titles queeries">"Gender neutral/queer titles." ''Gender Queeries.'' [http://genderqueeries.tumblr.com/titles http://genderqueeries.tumblr.com/titles]</ref> | * '''Baba.''' "Neutral, based on mama and dada. (Note, baba means dad in some languages and grandmother in others.)"<ref name="titles queeries">"Gender neutral/queer titles." ''Gender Queeries.'' [http://genderqueeries.tumblr.com/titles http://genderqueeries.tumblr.com/titles]</ref> | ||
* '''Bibi.''' "Queer, based on the B in NB [nonbinary], similar to mama and papa/dada."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Bibi.''' "Queer, based on the B in NB [nonbinary], similar to mama and papa/dada."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Cenn.''' "Neutral, short for cennend," which see.<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Cenn.''' "Neutral, short for cennend," which see.<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Cennend.''' "Neutral, Old English (Anglo-Saxon) meaning parent."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Cennend.''' "Neutral, Old English (Anglo-Saxon) meaning parent."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Da.''' "Queer mixture (note: sounds like Ma, Pa ) | * '''Da.''' "Queer mixture (note: sounds like Ma, Pa ) | ||
*'''Dommy.''' "Queer, mixture of mommy and daddy (note: sounds like Dom/me, a BDSM term)."<ref name="titles queeries" | *'''Dommy.''' "Queer, mixture of mommy and daddy (note: sounds like Dom/me, a BDSM term)."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Mada.''' Queer, mixture of mama and dad. | * '''Mada.''' Queer, mixture of mama and dad. | ||
* '''Maddy.''' "Queer, mixture of mummy/mommy and daddy."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Maddy.''' "Queer, mixture of mummy/mommy and daddy."<ref name="titles queeries" /> Note: Sometimes used to mean a [[trans woman]] who has children.<ref name="Lane-glossary">{{Cite web |title=LGBTQ Glossary |last=Lane |first=S. Nicole |work=Chicago Reader |date=26 June 2019 |access-date=18 November 2020 |url= https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/lgbtq-glossary/Content?oid=71278133}}</ref> | ||
* '''Moddy.''' "Queer, mixture of mommy and daddy."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Moddy.''' "Queer, mixture of mommy and daddy."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
*'''Moppa / Mopa.''' A mix of mommy and papa.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.same-sexparents.com/post/gender-neutral-non-binary-parent-titles|title=Gender Neutral/Non-Binary Parent Titles|last=Parents|first=Same Sex|date=2019-03-22|website=Same Sex Parents|language=en|access-date=2020-11-18}}</ref> | *'''Moppa / Mopa.''' A mix of mommy and papa.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.same-sexparents.com/post/gender-neutral-non-binary-parent-titles|title=Gender Neutral/Non-Binary Parent Titles|last=Parents|first=Same Sex|date=2019-03-22|website=Same Sex Parents|language=en|access-date=2020-11-18}}</ref> | ||
* '''Muddy.''' "Queer, mixture of mummy and daddy."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Muddy.''' "Queer, mixture of mummy and daddy."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Nibi.''' "A mix of ''bibi'' and ''nini''." | * '''Nibi.''' "A mix of ''bibi'' and ''nini''." | ||
* '''Nini.''' "Queer, based on the N in NB, similar to mama and papa/dada."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Nini.''' "Queer, based on the N in NB, similar to mama and papa/dada."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Non.''' Follows a similar pattern (CvC) to Mom or Dad, could be short for "nonbinary". | * '''Non.''' Follows a similar pattern (CvC) to Mom or Dad, could be short for "nonbinary". | ||
*'''Nonny.''' Based on the N in NB, similar to Mommy or Daddy, generally used when a child is referring to their nonbinary parent. | *'''Nonny.''' Based on the N in NB, similar to Mommy or Daddy, generally used when a child is referring to their nonbinary parent. | ||
*'''Numa.''' A nickname that was repurposed to be a parent name. Coincidentally like a combination of Nonbinary Mumma. | *'''Numa.''' A nickname that was repurposed to be a parent name. Coincidentally like a combination of Nonbinary Mumma. | ||
* '''Par.''' "Neutral, short for parent."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Par.''' "Neutral, short for parent."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
*'''Pare''': Short for '''pare'''nt. Can call to mind an au pair, which is a live in childcare worker (usually a woman but not always). The term means equal to, implying that one is equal to a mother or father. Also similar to père, or the French word for father. Other associations include pear (the fruit) or pair, as in the other half of a couple. | *'''Pare''': Short for '''pare'''nt. Can call to mind an au pair, which is a live in childcare worker (usually a woman but not always). The term means equal to, implying that one is equal to a mother or father. Also similar to père, or the French word for father. Other associations include pear (the fruit) or pair, as in the other half of a couple. | ||
* '''Parental Unit (PU).''' Neutral, informal, humorous, possibly disrespectful. Used by the alien family in ''Coneheads,'' and taken up by popular culture.<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Parental Unit (PU).''' Neutral, informal, humorous, possibly disrespectful. Used by the alien family in ''Coneheads,'' and taken up by popular culture.<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Per.''' "Neutral, short for parent."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Per.''' "Neutral, short for parent."<ref name="titles queeries" /> (See also: [[Pronouns#Per|per pronouns]] and [[Gender neutral titles#Pr|Pr title]].) | ||
* '''Ren.''' Derived from "pa<u>ren</u>t." Gender-neutral. The equivalent to mommy or daddy is "renny." Coined or popularized by Katie Hall in 2017.<ref> Katie Hall. June 11, 2017. https://ithelpstodream.tumblr.com/post/161695436793 </ref> | * '''Ren.''' Derived from "pa<u>ren</u>t." Gender-neutral. The equivalent to mommy or daddy is "renny." Coined or popularized by Katie Hall in 2017.<ref> Katie Hall. June 11, 2017. https://ithelpstodream.tumblr.com/post/161695436793 </ref> | ||
* '''Zaza.''' "Queer, based on mama and papa/dada."<ref name="titles queeries"></ | * '''Zaza.''' "Queer, based on mama and papa/dada."<ref name="titles queeries" /><ref name="Lane-glossary" /> | ||
* '''Zither.''' "Queer, based on mother and father. (Note, zither is also the name of a musical instrument.)"<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Zither.''' "Queer, based on mother and father. (Note, zither is also the name of a musical instrument.)"<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
====Child==== | ====Child==== | ||
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|word3 = Kid|meaning3 = Standard informal gender neutral term for young children or young offspring.}} | |word3 = Kid|meaning3 = Standard informal gender neutral term for young children or young offspring.}} | ||
* '''Bitsy.''' Non-standard [[genderqueer]] term for a very young person.<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Bitsy.''' Non-standard [[genderqueer]] term for a very young person.<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Charge.''' Standard gender neutral word for a person in the care of another, often one's child. | * '''Charge.''' Standard gender neutral word for a person in the care of another, often one's child. | ||
*'''Chitlin.''' A way of saying children in a non plural way, often used when referring to a nonbinary child. | *'''Chitlin.''' A way of saying children in a non plural way, often used when referring to a nonbinary child. | ||
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* '''Little one.''' Neutral word for a very young child or young offspring. | * '''Little one.''' Neutral word for a very young child or young offspring. | ||
* '''Minor.''' Standard gender-neutral word for a person under the legal age of consent. | * '''Minor.''' Standard gender-neutral word for a person under the legal age of consent. | ||
* '''Nesser.''' Non-standard genderqueer term for "daughter/son".<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Nesser.''' Non-standard genderqueer term for "daughter/son".<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Offspring.''' Neutral, standard word, but not usually used for people, except in legal language. | * '''Offspring.''' Neutral, standard word, but not usually used for people, except in legal language. | ||
* '''Oldest.''' Neutral, a way of speaking of one's offspring by saying "my oldest," rather than saying "my daughter/son."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Oldest.''' Neutral, a way of speaking of one's offspring by saying "my oldest," rather than saying "my daughter/son."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Sprog.''' Neutral, crude word for a young person.<ref name="titles queeries"></ | * '''Sprog.''' Neutral, crude word for a young person.<ref name="titles queeries" /><ref name="Lane-glossary" /> | ||
* '''Youth.''' Neutral, poetic word for a young person, but usually implied to be male. | * '''Youth.''' Neutral, poetic word for a young person, but usually implied to be male. | ||
* '''Young.''' Neutral, standard word for offspring, but not usually used for people ("my young.") | * '''Young.''' Neutral, standard word for offspring, but not usually used for people ("my young.") | ||
* '''Youngest.''' Neutral, a way of speaking of one's offspring by saying "my youngest," rather than saying "my daughter/son."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Youngest.''' Neutral, a way of speaking of one's offspring by saying "my youngest," rather than saying "my daughter/son."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Young one.''' Neutral, poetic. Alternatively: young'un. | * '''Young one.''' Neutral, poetic. Alternatively: young'un. | ||
* '''Young person.''' Neutral, standard, formal. | * '''Young person.''' Neutral, standard, formal. | ||
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* '''Avaunt.''' It derives from the roots of both "aunt" and "uncle", the anglo-French "aunte" and the Latin "avunculus". | * '''Avaunt.''' It derives from the roots of both "aunt" and "uncle", the anglo-French "aunte" and the Latin "avunculus". | ||
* '''Bibi.''' "Queer, based on the B in NB [nonbinary], similar to Titi/Zizi."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Bibi.''' "Queer, based on the B in NB [nonbinary], similar to Titi/Zizi."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Cousin.''' "Neutral, as sometimes people say aunt/uncle for parents’ cousins, or much older cousins."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Cousin.''' "Neutral, as sometimes people say aunt/uncle for parents’ cousins, or much older cousins."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
*'''Nibi.''' Combination of Nini and Bibi, based on NB. | *'''Nibi.''' Combination of Nini and Bibi, based on NB. | ||
* '''Entle.''' "Non-standard alternative that combines the sounds of ''aunt'' and ''uncle'' in a single word."<ref>[https://overexplainingautistic.tumblr.com/post/172886551884/gender-neutral-variant-of-auntuncle?is_related_post=1 Gender neutral variant of aunt/uncle] by Over Explaining Autistic</ref> | * '''Entle.''' "Non-standard alternative that combines the sounds of ''aunt'' and ''uncle'' in a single word."<ref>[https://overexplainingautistic.tumblr.com/post/172886551884/gender-neutral-variant-of-auntuncle?is_related_post=1 Gender neutral variant of aunt/uncle] by Over Explaining Autistic</ref> | ||
* '''Nini.''' "Queer, based on the N in NB, similar to Titi/Zizi."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Nini.''' "Queer, based on the N in NB, similar to Titi/Zizi."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Ommer.''' Non-standard genderqueer term for "aunt/uncle". | * '''Ommer.''' Non-standard genderqueer term for "aunt/uncle". | ||
*'''Oggy.''' Non-standard genderqueer/nonbinary term for parents sibling. | *'''Oggy.''' Non-standard genderqueer/nonbinary term for parents sibling. | ||
* '''Pibling.''' "Neutral, your parent’s sibling."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Pibling.''' "Neutral, your parent’s sibling."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Titi.''' "Neutral, from the Spanish for Aunt (Tia) and Uncle (Tio). (however, it is often a diminuative of aunt.) Tie is also gaining popularity the neutral e becoming more prevalent in casual Spanish. "<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Titi.''' "Neutral, from the Spanish for Aunt (Tia) and Uncle (Tio). (however, it is often a diminuative of aunt.) Tie is also gaining popularity the neutral e becoming more prevalent in casual Spanish. "<ref name="titles queeries" /> "Titi" also happens to be a vulgar Filipino term for penis.{{Citation needed}} | ||
* '''Zizi.''' "Neutral, from the Italian for Aunt (Zia) and Uncle (Zio). (Note: zizi is also a French children’s ‘cute’ word for penis.)"<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Zizi.''' "Neutral, from the Italian for Aunt (Zia) and Uncle (Zio). (Note: zizi is also a French children’s ‘cute’ word for penis.)"<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Untie/Unty.''' "Queer, combination of uncle and auntie/aunty."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Untie/Unty.''' "Queer, combination of uncle and auntie/aunty."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
====Niece/Nephew==== | ====Niece/Nephew==== | ||
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* '''Chibling.''' "Neutral, the children of your sibling."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Chibling.''' "Neutral, the children of your sibling."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Cousin.''' "Neutral, as sometimes people say niece/nephew for cousins’ children, or much younger cousins."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Cousin.''' "Neutral, as sometimes people say niece/nephew for cousins’ children, or much younger cousins."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Nespring.''' A mix of ''offspring'' and the Latin word ''nepos'', from which both ''niece'' and ''nephew'' are derived. | * '''Nespring.''' A mix of ''offspring'' and the Latin word ''nepos'', from which both ''niece'' and ''nephew'' are derived. | ||
* '''Niecew.''' "Queer, mixture of niece and nephew."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Niecew.''' "Queer, mixture of niece and nephew."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Nieph.''' "Queer, mixture of niece and nephew."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Nieph.''' "Queer, mixture of niece and nephew."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Niephling.''' Neutral, mixture of niece, nephew, and sibling. <ref>Jed Hartman. "nibling, niephling, niefling, etc" Oct. 27, 2008. ''Neology'' (blog) https://www.kith.org/journals/neology/2008/10/nibling_niephling_niefling_etc.html</ref> | * '''Niephling.''' Neutral, mixture of niece, nephew, and sibling. <ref>Jed Hartman. "nibling, niephling, niefling, etc" Oct. 27, 2008. ''Neology'' (blog) https://www.kith.org/journals/neology/2008/10/nibling_niephling_niefling_etc.html</ref> | ||
* '''Nephiece.''' "Queer, mixture of nephew and niece."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Nephiece.''' "Queer, mixture of nephew and niece."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Sibkid.''' "Neutral, short for sibling’s kid."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Sibkid.''' "Neutral, short for sibling’s kid."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Niephew.''' "A mixture of niece and nephew."<ref name="Lang">{{Cite web |title=Cory Booker: Nonbinary ‘Niephew’ Taught Me How to Be Trans Ally |last=Lang |first=Nico |work=out.com |date=21 August 2019 |access-date=9 June 2020 |url= https://www.out.com/politics/2019/8/21/cory-booker-nonbinary-niephew-taught-me-how-be-trans-ally}}</ref> | * '''Niephew.''' "A mixture of niece and nephew."<ref name="Lang">{{Cite web |title=Cory Booker: Nonbinary ‘Niephew’ Taught Me How to Be Trans Ally |last=Lang |first=Nico |work=out.com |date=21 August 2019 |access-date=9 June 2020 |url= https://www.out.com/politics/2019/8/21/cory-booker-nonbinary-niephew-taught-me-how-be-trans-ally}}</ref> | ||
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{{common word | {{common word | ||
|word1 = Grandparent|meaning1 = Neutral, formal.|ref1 = <ref name="titles queeries" | |word1 = Grandparent|meaning1 = Neutral, formal.|ref1 = <ref name="titles queeries" />}} | ||
* '''Bibi.''' "Queer, based on the B in NB, similar to nana and papa."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Bibi.''' "Queer, based on the B in NB, similar to nana and papa."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Grandwa.''' "Queer, based on grandma and grandpa."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Grandwa.''' "Queer, based on grandma and grandpa."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Grandy.'''' "Neutral, short for Grandparent, Grandma or Grandpa."<ref name="titles queeries"></ | * '''Grandy.'''' "Neutral, short for Grandparent, Grandma or Grandpa."<ref name="titles queeries" /><ref name="Lane-glossary" /> | ||
* '''Nini.''' "Queer, based on the N in NB, similar to nana and papa."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Nini.''' "Queer, based on the N in NB, similar to nana and papa."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
*'''Gran'''. Short for grandparent, grandmother, or grandfather. | *'''Gran'''. Short for grandparent, grandmother, or grandfather. | ||
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* '''Emmer.''' Non-standard genderqueer term for sibling. | * '''Emmer.''' Non-standard genderqueer term for sibling. | ||
* '''Sibster.''' "Queer, combination of sibling and sister."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Sibster.''' "Queer, combination of sibling and sister."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Sibter.''' "Queer, combination of sibling and brother."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Sibter.''' "Queer, combination of sibling and brother."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
====Partner==== | ====Partner==== | ||
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{{common word | {{common word | ||
|word1 = Date |meaning1 = Neutral, the person you are dating.|ref1 = <ref name="titles queeries" | |word1 = Date |meaning1 = Neutral, the person you are dating.|ref1 = <ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
|word2 = Love/Lover|meaning2 = Neutral, often implies sexual relationship, but simply refers to someone you love/who loves you.|ref2 = <ref name="titles queeries" | |word2 = Love/Lover|meaning2 = Neutral, often implies sexual relationship, but simply refers to someone you love/who loves you.|ref2 = <ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
|word3 = Sweetie/Sweetheart |meaning3 = Neutral, cheesy or old-fashioned.|ref3 = <ref name="titles queeries" | |word3 = Sweetie/Sweetheart |meaning3 = Neutral, cheesy or old-fashioned.|ref3 = <ref name="titles queeries" />}} | ||
* '''Birlfriend.''' "Queer, mix of boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Birlfriend.''' "Queer, mix of boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" /> [[Birl]] is also a particular gender identity. | ||
* '''Boifriend.''' "Queer, [[boi]] is a particular gender identity."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Boifriend.''' "Queer, [[boi]] is a particular gender identity."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Boo.''' From "beau". Originated as African American slang, but now used more widely. | * '''Boo.''' From "beau". Originated as African American slang, but now used more widely. | ||
* '''Bothfriend.''' "Queer, for [[bigender]] or [[androgynous]] people."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Bothfriend.''' "Queer, for [[bigender]] or [[androgynous]] people."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Boygirlfriend.''' "Queer, for bigender or androgynous people."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Boygirlfriend.''' "Queer, for bigender or androgynous people."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Cuddle Buddy.''' "Neutral, cheesy."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Cuddle Buddy.''' "Neutral, cheesy."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Darling.''' Neutral, a general term of affection, similar to sweetheart but not antiquated. | * '''Darling.''' Neutral, a general term of affection, similar to sweetheart but not antiquated. | ||
* '''Datefriend.''' "Neutral, the person you are dating, but fitting the boyfriend/girlfriend pattern."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Datefriend.''' "Neutral, the person you are dating, but fitting the boyfriend/girlfriend pattern."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Datemate.''' "Neutral, a rhyming version of datefriend, the person you are dating."<ref name="titles queeries"></ | * '''Datemate.''' "Neutral, a rhyming version of datefriend, the person you are dating."<ref name="titles queeries" /><ref name="Lane-glossary" /> | ||
* '''Enbyfriend.''' "Queer, based on boyfriend and girfriend. (note: enby comes from NB, non-binary)."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Enbyfriend.''' "Queer, based on boyfriend and girfriend. (note: enby comes from NB, non-binary)."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Feyfriend.''' Queer, due to the implications of "fey."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Feyfriend.''' Queer, due to the implications of "fey."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Genderfriend.''' "Queer, based on boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Genderfriend.''' "Queer, based on boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Girlboyfriend.''' "Queer, for bigender or androgynous people."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Girlboyfriend.''' "Queer, for bigender or androgynous people."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''[name]friend.''' "Queer, based on girlfriend and boyfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''[name]friend.''' "Queer, based on girlfriend and boyfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Paramour.''' "Neutral, someone you are having a sexual relationship with."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Paramour.''' "Neutral, someone you are having a sexual relationship with."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Personfriend.''' "Neutral, leaning towards queer, based on boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Personfriend.''' "Neutral, leaning towards queer, based on boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
*'''Theyfriend.''' "Neutral, based on a combination of pronouns and boyfriend and girlfriend." | *'''Theyfriend.''' "Neutral, based on a combination of pronouns and boyfriend and girlfriend." | ||
*'''Joyfriend.''' "Neutral, cute, based on girlfriend, boyfriend, and theyfriend. <ref>https://realtransfacts.tumblr.com/post/187145281108/enbyfriend-theyfriend-joyfriend</ref> | *'''Joyfriend.''' "Neutral, cute, based on girlfriend, boyfriend, and theyfriend. <ref>https://realtransfacts.tumblr.com/post/187145281108/enbyfriend-theyfriend-joyfriend</ref> | ||
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|word1 = Beloved|meaning1 = Neutral, one who one loves. | |word1 = Beloved|meaning1 = Neutral, one who one loves. | ||
|word2 = Partner|meaning2 = Neutral, often (but not necessarily) queer. | |word2 = Partner|meaning2 = Neutral, often (but not necessarily) queer. | ||
|word3 = Significant Other (SO)|meaning3 = Neutral, quite formal. Implies monogamy.|ref3 = <ref name="titles queeries" | |word3 = Significant Other (SO)|meaning3 = Neutral, quite formal. Implies monogamy.|ref3 = <ref name="titles queeries" />}} | ||
* '''Birlfriend.''' "Queer, mix of boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Birlfriend.''' "Queer, mix of boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" /> [[Birl]] is also a particular gender identity. | ||
* '''Boifriend.''' "Queer, [[boi]] is a particular gender identity."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Boifriend.''' "Queer, [[boi]] is a particular gender identity."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Boofriend.''' "Neutral, playing off of 'Boo' (above)." Great cute option! | * '''Boofriend.''' "Neutral, playing off of 'Boo' (above)." Great cute option! | ||
* '''Bothfriend.''' "Queer, for [[bigender]] or [[androgynous]] people."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Bothfriend.''' "Queer, for [[bigender]] or [[androgynous]] people."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Boygirlfriend.''' "Queer, for bigender or androgynous people."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Boygirlfriend.''' "Queer, for bigender or androgynous people."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Companion.''' "Neutral, reference to Doctor Who’s companions, or Firefly’s Companions."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Companion.''' "Neutral, reference to Doctor Who’s companions, or Firefly’s Companions."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Cuddle Buddy.''' "Neutral, cheesy."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Cuddle Buddy.''' "Neutral, cheesy."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Darling.''' Neutral, a general term of affection, similar to sweetheart but not antiquated. | * '''Darling.''' Neutral, a general term of affection, similar to sweetheart but not antiquated. | ||
* '''Datemate.''' Queer, for nonbinary people. | * '''Datemate.''' Queer, for nonbinary people. | ||
* '''Enbyfriend.''' "Queer, based on boyfriend and girfriend. (note: enby comes from NB, non-binary)."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Enbyfriend.''' "Queer, based on boyfriend and girfriend. (note: enby comes from NB, non-binary)."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Feyfriend.''' Queer, due to the implications of "fey."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Feyfriend.''' Queer, due to the implications of "fey."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Genderfriend.''' "Queer, based on boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Genderfriend.''' "Queer, based on boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Girlboyfriend.''' "Queer, for bigender or androgynous people."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Girlboyfriend.''' "Queer, for bigender or androgynous people."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Imzadi.''' "Neutral, from Star Trek, a Betazed word similar to beloved."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Imzadi.''' "Neutral, from Star Trek, a Betazed word similar to beloved."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Loveperson.''' "Neutral, a person that you love."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Loveperson.''' "Neutral, a person that you love."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''[name]friend.''' "Queer, based on girlfriend and boyfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''[name]friend.''' "Queer, based on girlfriend and boyfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Other Half.''' "Neutral, informal, and implies monogamy."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Other Half.''' "Neutral, informal, and implies monogamy."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Paramour.''' "Neutral, someone you are having a sexual relationship with."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Paramour.''' "Neutral, someone you are having a sexual relationship with."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Personfriend.''' "Neutral, leaning towards queer, based on boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Personfriend.''' "Neutral, leaning towards queer, based on boyfriend and girlfriend."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Signif.''' Neutral. Slang abbreviation of "significant other."<ref> January 26, 2016. http://wizardcrow.tumblr.com/post/138122239267/leahhelranger-today-my-professor-shortened-the </ref> | * '''Signif.''' Neutral. Slang abbreviation of "significant other."<ref> January 26, 2016. http://wizardcrow.tumblr.com/post/138122239267/leahhelranger-today-my-professor-shortened-the </ref> | ||
* '''S.O..''' Neutral. Widely used abbreviation of "significant other." | * '''S.O..''' Neutral. Widely used abbreviation of "significant other." | ||
* '''Soul Mate.''' "Neutral, slightly cheesy, implies belief in soul mates."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Soul Mate.''' "Neutral, slightly cheesy, implies belief in soul mates."<ref name="titles queeries" /> Implies monogamy. | ||
* '''Steady.''' "Neutral, as in 'going steady' or 'steady girlfriend/boyfriend'."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Steady.''' "Neutral, as in 'going steady' or 'steady girlfriend/boyfriend'."<ref name="titles queeries" /> Implies monogamy. | ||
* '''Sweetie.''' "Neutral, slightly cheesy."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Sweetie.''' "Neutral, slightly cheesy."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Sweetheart.''' "Neutral, cheesy or old-fashioned."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Sweetheart.''' "Neutral, cheesy or old-fashioned."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
=====Fiancée/Fiancé===== | =====Fiancée/Fiancé===== | ||
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In addition to the above list of words for significant other. | In addition to the above list of words for significant other. | ||
* '''Betrothed.''' "Neutral, formal."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Betrothed.''' "Neutral, formal."<ref name="titles queeries" /> Usually means an arranged marriage. | ||
* '''Spouse-to-be.''' | * '''Spouse-to-be.''' | ||
*'''Intended'''. Implies intent to marry. | * '''Intended'''. Implies intent to marry. | ||
=====Spouse===== | =====Spouse===== | ||
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In addition to the above list of words for significant other. | In addition to the above list of words for significant other. | ||
* '''Spouse.''' "Standard, neutral, formal."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Spouse.''' "Standard, neutral, formal."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
====Other family relationships==== | ====Other family relationships==== | ||
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* '''Monarch.''' Standard gender neutral term for a king or queen. | * '''Monarch.''' Standard gender neutral term for a king or queen. | ||
* '''Monarch's heir.''' Gender neutral term for a prince or princess. | * '''Monarch's heir.''' Gender neutral term for a prince or princess. | ||
* '''Movie star''' or ''TV star''. Standard gender neutral terms for "actor"/"actress", although increasingly the word "actor" is being used regardless of gender,<ref name="Hartzer">{{Cite web |title=Gender Neutral: Actor |last=Hartzer |first=Paul |work=Medium |date=2 January 2020 |access-date=3 July 2020 |url= https://medium.com/@paulhartzer/gender-neutral-actor-90f5ff200f4d}}</ref> including by some nonbinary stars such as [[Asia Kate Dillon]].<ref name="Dillon2020">{{Cite web |title='Billions' Star Asia Kate Dillon Calls for SAG Awards to Abolish Gender-Specific Categories (EXCLUSIVE) |last=Dillon |first=Asia Kate |work=Variety |date=10 June 2020 |access-date=3 July 2020 |url= https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/asia-kate-dillon-billions-sag-awards-open-letter-1234630871/#!}}</ref> | * '''Movie star''' or '''TV star'''. Standard gender neutral terms for "actor"/"actress", although increasingly the word "actor" is being used regardless of gender,<ref name="Hartzer">{{Cite web |title=Gender Neutral: Actor |last=Hartzer |first=Paul |work=Medium |date=2 January 2020 |access-date=3 July 2020 |url= https://medium.com/@paulhartzer/gender-neutral-actor-90f5ff200f4d}}</ref> including by some nonbinary stars such as [[Asia Kate Dillon]].<ref name="Dillon2020">{{Cite web |title='Billions' Star Asia Kate Dillon Calls for SAG Awards to Abolish Gender-Specific Categories (EXCLUSIVE) |last=Dillon |first=Asia Kate |work=Variety |date=10 June 2020 |access-date=3 July 2020 |url= https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/asia-kate-dillon-billions-sag-awards-open-letter-1234630871/#!}}</ref> | ||
* '''Noble.''' A nobleman/noblewoman, lord/lady, prince/princess, duke/duchess, or many other noble ranks that lack specific gender neutral titles. | * '''Noble.''' A nobleman/noblewoman, lord/lady, prince/princess, duke/duchess, or many other noble ranks that lack specific gender neutral titles. | ||
* '''Prime.''' Derived from Latin. Gender Neutral term for a prince or princess. | * '''Prime.''' Derived from Latin. Gender Neutral term for a prince or princess. | ||
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* '''Divine being.''' Common gender neutral term for a deity or supernatural entity. | * '''Divine being.''' Common gender neutral term for a deity or supernatural entity. | ||
* '''God.''' Standard gender neutral term for a god or goddess, but tends to be presumed male. | * '''God.''' Standard gender neutral term for a god or goddess, but tends to be presumed male. | ||
* '''Goddex.''' "Queer, based on the God/dess ending."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Goddex.''' "Queer, based on the God/dess ending."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Goddette.''' "Queer, based on the God/ess ending."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Goddette.''' "Queer, based on the God/ess ending."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Goddeq.''' "Queer, based on the God/ess ending."<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Goddeq.''' "Queer, based on the God/ess ending."<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Heavens, the'''. Common gender neutral term for a deity, deities, or supernatural forces. | * '''Heavens, the'''. Common gender neutral term for a deity, deities, or supernatural forces. | ||
* '''Higher Power'''. Standard gender neutral term for a deity, deities, or supernatural forces. | * '''Higher Power'''. Standard gender neutral term for a deity, deities, or supernatural forces. | ||
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===Other terms=== | ===Other terms=== | ||
* '''Fanenby.''' Queer, using enby after fanboy or fangirl.<ref name="titles queeries" | * '''Fanenby.''' Queer, using enby after fanboy or fangirl.<ref name="titles queeries" /> | ||
* '''Fankid.''' Neutral, after fanboy or fangirl. | * '''Fankid.''' Neutral, after fanboy or fangirl. | ||
* '''Wedding usher.''' Neutral, alternative to bridesmaid or groomsman. | * '''Wedding usher.''' Neutral, alternative to bridesmaid or groomsman. | ||