Meaning of deadname | Babel Free

Definitions

A previous name of a person (especially a transgender person) who has since changed their name.

neologism

Equivalents

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”

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