Thinking about names...

[millsy]

Caspian is cool, what about Casper? There are some very cool guys called Casper, its like a modern twist on Caspian.

[Ryuu]

I have a *female* friend named Casper, so Idk.

[jet3]

I think Caspain is pretty sweet. I like names that every doesnt have. And honestly I dont think the name would "out" you. I dont know many people who think, "that's a weird name, he must be trans." But that is just my opinion. I know a guy named castain and and thats pretty similar, and he is super masculine. Good luck with your decision.

[Lachlann]

Yeah, I don't think ftms have the same issue with outrageous names as mtfs do. I mean, the general public wouldn't think about drag king names like they might for drag queens.

[Lachlann]

Maybe not outrageous names, but names that sound like children born in the last 3 years rather than however old the person is.

Not to mention names like Aiden, Jayden, Kaden, etc. No offense to anyone with those names. Just so many trans guys pick them.

To be honest, I don't see why it matters that much. I mean my birth name was definitely not popular when I was born, but now it's increased considerably in popularity now. If it means that much to someone to have a name in the same year as they were born then go for it. However, I do think you should pick a name that you think suits you.

You're most likely going to have this name for the rest of your life, pick one that speaks to you.

[Lachlann]

I agree, a name that feels right for you is the most important part, even if it is unusual or something frequently picked by other trans guys. I just find it funny how we tend to go for the more recently popular names. I guess it makes sense, otherwise popular names would be the same every single year. I wonder why that comes about -- exposure to media? How do names become popular and entrenched in our psyche so that they become desirable to use? How did the "-den" thing with FTMs happen?

Edit: I see that the -den names are among the most popular baby names recently. Guess that's why!

Probably because we look at baby name sites and books. I don't think it's intentional most of the time.

I also knew a lot of Aidens, Jaydens and  Kadens growing up. It also depends on your area too, even if it's the same country.

[Teknoir]

There does seem to be a sizable number of guys around here with rather modern -den names. I've noticed it seems to be (mainly) younger guys though.

I think the same fashion or cultural factors exist for trans people picking new names, and new parents picking baby names.

Drag king names are funny, but instead of screaming "trans" they just scream "little short insecure guy trying to overcompensate for something".

That being said, I did breifly entertain "Futronic Star Raider Planet Destroyer", if only for a second .

[GDTripp]

Here's the names I've been thinking about:
Casey
Corey
Caspian
Aaron

Aaron was my first choice. Personally I think it's a pretty masculine name, but people might mishear/misinterpret "Aaron" as "Erin."  So Corey is my second choice. 

[Ians Tentacles]

Aaron is pretty cool. My bf once told me a story about a guy he knew whose name was DJ and he had it legally changed to TJ. I guess some places let you have two letter names... strange unrelated story.

[Arch]

Aaron or Corey are fine. I would stay away from Casey as it can be a female name too...and I like Caspian, but as someone else said, a little too obscure to pass.

I have a female relative named Corie, and I've run into a few other women named Cory or Corey...these day's it's definitely a unisex name. If that's what you're aiming for, do what makes you happy.

Personally, I like Aaron. For me, the trouble with Caspian is its association with the Narnia books. And remember that the movie version of Prince Caspian is out there all over the place, and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader must be coming out soon...having the name Caspian could be more trouble than it's worth. People can laugh, tease...especially if you are young and especially if they know that you chose that name and weren't born with it. But again, if you like Caspian and want that association, then go for it. Or save it for a middle name?

Oh, and GDTripp has a good point about Aaron/Erin.

[Luc]

Personally, I like Aaron. For me, the trouble with Caspian is its association with the Narnia books. And remember that the movie version of Prince Caspian is out there all over the place, and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader must be coming out soon...having the name Caspian could be more trouble than it's worth. People can laugh, tease...especially if you are young and especially if they know that you chose that name and weren't born with it. But again, if you like Caspian and want that association, then go for it. Or save it for a middle name?

Good point. I cannot tell you how many times people have said to me, "Oh, Sebastien! Like the crab in The Little Mermaid!"

For the love of god, that movie came out over a decade ago, and it's STILL crap. Regardless, I kinda doubt you'd want to be stigmatized like that. Of course, Caspian from Narnia is a far better connotation than a crab from some Disney movie... but still. Those names are always chill for middle names. Just make sure you come up with a good explanation for its origins, in case anyone asks you about how you came to have such an unusual name. When people ask me about mine, though (which has only happened twice in 3 years), I usually just shrug and say my folks liked it. I guess it depends on how much you have to deal with inquisitive folks.

Anyway... my vote is still for Aaron. Corey and Casey are quite unisex, and also a bit trendy, which I personally always attempt to steer clear of. Apparently all the names you're considering are unisex (a girl named Caspian? weird), but I think Aaron is the best choice.

SD

[Chaunte]

the best advice I have ever received was to say a name a hundred times aloud - loudly aloud.  If you still like it after that, then run with it.