Name Change?

[Maribeth12]

Hi y'all.

I have a quick question. Do I have to change my name if I want to transition? My real name is actually androgynous or could be a girls name too. In fact, my 3rd grade teacher gave me a yellow folder as opposed to a green one because she thought I was a girl based on the name alone... (scarred for life  )

Anyway, I like my name and would like to keep it if I can. It is annoying for me to pronounce it but I think it's a keeper!

Not truly,
Maribeth

[Mariah]

I don't see any reason why you can't keep it if that is what you choose to do. Hugs
Mariah

[Lynne]

I guess if you live in the US you have that possibility. In Europe it's not so simple. For example my country has a list of valid male and female names. Parents can only choose names from those lists when naming their newborn child and if somebody transitions they have to choose a name from the same lists.

[Claire]

I didn't realize there were restrictions so I googled it and you're right. http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-21229475 . I had no idea.


Dori.

[iKate]

There is no requirement to change your name.

[lisarenee]

While, there is no legal requirement to change your name, if your SRS letter does not specify when you began full-time (RLE), some surgeons will default to the date of your name change.