That was new to me. Thank you for sharing.
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azulavoir@sh.itjust.works 4 months agoIt could also be, perhaps, someone’s given name before adoption gave them a new one. Or perhaps a meddling relative suggested a “better” name, and then the person went back to the one they were born with, leaving the relative’s name idea dead.
It’s not trans-exclusive (I fall into the latter category I mentioned) but it’s definitely a mostly trans concept
Tywele@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 months ago
pyre@lemmy.world 4 months ago
that’s really interesting never heard of that scenario before
pewgar_seemsimandroid@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 months ago
is a marriage a option too? (gay marriage included)
cynar@lemmy.world 4 months ago
Not generally. It generally refers to first names more than surnames. It also strongly implies that you actively want to kill the name off, not just move to the new one. It’s changing names with prejudice against the old one.
Refering to someone by their maiden name is generally not considered insulting. Dead naming someone (after you’re aware) is extremely insulting.
pewgar_seemsimandroid@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 months ago
ok