Meaning of deadname | Babel Free
ˈdɛd.neɪmDefinitions
A previous name of a person (especially a transgender person) who has since changed their name.
Equivalents
Español
necrónimo
Suomi
haamunimi
Polski
deadname
Português
nome morto
Русский
дедне́йм
தமிழ்
வழங்கப்பட்ட பெயர்
Examples
“And when people constantly refer⟳ to you as your deadname [a name⟳ that you previously went by], or use⟳ the incorrect pronouns, it really is like⟳ getting slapped with a wet⟳ fish⟳.”
“One of the articles in our last⟳ issue⟳ contained a major error: we referred to a transgender student by their deadname.”
““My deadname is everywhere because of my ID card, and not only do I have⟳ to look⟳ at it but lots of other people get⟳ to see⟳. […]”
“I know⟳ it hurts you when they look⟳ at you strange Misgender you intentionally, use⟳ your deadname”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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