Legal name change required?

[drippin]

Hi everyone! I am new to this site. Just checking things out so far... But this post sparked my interest. I'm a mtf. I'm 18 5'9". Very passable (although i haven't started transitioning ft jussst yet, a little nervous!) but i'm getting there. Anyway, about my name... I'm fortunate enough to have been named with a gender neutral name. Obviously I can still go by my name while transitioning, but when I finally do get my surgery, am I required to change my legal name? Or can I keep it if it is gender neutral. It always has comforted me knowing my name was gender neutral and I could keep it when I finally transitioned. Anyway, any advice/information would be appreciated!

[Arch]

Hi, Drippin. You can do whatever you want with your name. And if you keep your current name, you have certain advantages. Like not having to worry that an identifiably male name will keep showing up in background checks.

[Janet_Girl]

Hi Drippin,

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You do not have to change your name at all, especially if your name is gender neutral and it could go for ether gender.  Change your gender on the b/c may require a court order.  Check with your state or Provencal government.

Blessed Be.
Janet

[drippin]

Thank you both for answering my question. I'm so excited about this website!


Bye for now : )