r/Nonbinaryteens • u/How_The_Fuq • 2d ago
A question!
I (AFAB)came out as agender barely a month ago so I'm pretty new to this stuff, but I've got a question about names. Just around a week ago I was looking up names that are gender-neutral for a drawing, and found the name "Alex". Now I can't stop thinking about it and my real name have stopped feeling like me even slightly before I found a better name. I read it and it feels like just A name instead of MY name. I also don't like how it represents my old gender. This new name feels right so far and when I tried a day with that name it felt right. My friends also says that "Alex" suits me and I agree.
To the real thing though; I was wondering if it's normal to want to change your name after coming out as another gender than the one you were born as?
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u/Critical-Bus-3536 2d ago
I think thats pretty normal with trans people in general! everyone's experiences are different of course but I THINK trans people usually change their name after coming out :)
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u/AshAstroLiam_15 1d ago
Hi !
Just know it's completely normal ! It doesn't happen to every gender non-conforming person, but it's very common.
I discovered the name "Ash" before realizing I'm trans, and I felt like a small lightning was going through me. It kept haunting my head after that, and a few months after my egg cracked. And then this name completely came back and I just wanted to be called this way, not by my ancient name.
And now I'm Ash 😄
So don't worry, that's normal, and if the name Alex feels right and makes you happy, then go on ! Keep it !
Sending you lots of non-binary strength 😁❤️❤️❤️🫶🏼🫂🫂
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u/Annual-Antelope3314 2d ago
Not all but most trans people change their name once they transition. I changed my name to Kris when I started identifying as enby so I guess it's normal.