dead name
noun[C]
(alsodeadname)uk/ˈded ˌneɪm/us/ˈded ˌneɪm/anamethat atransgenderperson(= apersonwhosegenderdoes notmatchthebodythey werebornwith)ornon-binaryperson(= apersonwho has agenderthat is notmaleorfemale)was called by that they nolongeruse because itmatchedthegenderthey were said to have atbirth:
Manytransgenderpeoplefindtheirdeadnamesemotionallytriggeringandpainfultohear.
Amongtransandqueerpeople,namesyou nolongeruse are often called "deadnames" or "birthnames".在跨性别者和同性恋者中，不再使用的名字通常被称为“弃名”或“出生时的名字。
- What should I say when someoneasksme what mydeadnameis?
- Deadnames can be used against atransgenderpersoninordertointimidatethem.
- As achild, Ihatedmydeadnameand alwayswishedfor a moremasculinename.
Names and titles
- A.N. Other
- age
- aka
- alias
- appellation
- form of address
- given name
- good name
- identity
- ilk
- pen name
- pet name
- place name
- pseudonym
- pseudonymous
- trademark
- under the name ofidiom
- unidentified
- unnamed
- untitled