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Deadname
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the birth name of a transgender person that they no longer use
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deadnames
What does "deadname" mean in transgender slang?
The term "deadname" refers to the birth name of a transgender person that they no longer use after transitioning or changing their name. The structure is a compound where "dead" indicates something no longer active or valid, and "name" refers to the given name at birth. It is used in LGBTQ+ contexts, and referring to someone by their deadname is generally considered disrespectful unless they explicitly permit it.
Examples
They asked friends not to use their deadname.
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