Deadname
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɛd.neɪm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Deadname is a noun meaning (neologism, especially LGBTQ) A previous name of a person (especially a transgender person) who has since changed their name.
Meaning
(neologism, especially LGBTQ) A previous name of a person (especially a transgender person) who has since changed their name.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To refer to someone (especially a transgender person) who has changed names by a previous name.
Example Sentences
I know it hurts you when they look at you strange Misgender you intentionally, use your deadname
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. […]
Felix's dad deadnames him despite supporting his top surgery and hormone therapy, and he hates his mom for leaving when he was 10.
Word Forms
- deadnames
- dead name
- dead-name
- deadnaming
- deadnamed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include necronym, death-name, whasisname, notname, self-name, whatshisname.
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Sources & Attribution
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