Community Conversation => Non-binary talk => Topic started by: Lunartiger on February 23, 2007, 10:22:47 PM Return to Full Version
Title: Getting name legallly changed.
Post by: Lunartiger on February 23, 2007, 10:22:47 PM
Post by: Lunartiger on February 23, 2007, 10:22:47 PM
I heard from a friend that /males/ can't get there name changed to something that is concidered to be a fem. name by america's standards. Is this true? If so, is Shinobu really seen and labeled as a female name too? I know in japan its a unisex name.
It all just seems a little silly since far as I know Shinobu is a japanese name and weird that US took and twisted it around. =(
It all just seems a little silly since far as I know Shinobu is a japanese name and weird that US took and twisted it around. =(
Title: Re: Getting name legallly changed.
Post by: kaelin on February 24, 2007, 12:48:01 AM
Post by: kaelin on February 24, 2007, 12:48:01 AM
You overestimate the number of Americans who watch anime.
I'm pretty sure most people who see that name requested won't sense a difference. It's worth a shot, and if they give you trouble, you can demonstrate to them that it is in fact androgynous.
I'm pretty sure most people who see that name requested won't sense a difference. It's worth a shot, and if they give you trouble, you can demonstrate to them that it is in fact androgynous.
Title: Re: Getting name legallly changed.
Post by: tinkerbell on February 24, 2007, 01:35:52 AM
Post by: tinkerbell on February 24, 2007, 01:35:52 AM
I don't think that's accurate, but you may check out this link (http://www.thetransitionalmale.com/dlchange.html); just to be sure. ;)
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
tinkerbell :icon_chick:
Title: Re: Getting name legallly changed.
Post by: Laurry on February 24, 2007, 01:30:21 PM
Post by: Laurry on February 24, 2007, 01:30:21 PM
Shinobu, I'm no lawyer but I don't think there is any rule that says a man can't legally change their name to a "woman's" name. If you want to pay the bucks and go through the hassle, I believe you can use any name you like. I seem to remember 10-15 years ago, there was a guy who legally changed his name to "Trout Fishing In America". If he could do that, it seems like a guy changing his legal name to Missy or Jennifer wouldn't be a big deal.
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Title: Re: Getting name legallly changed.
Post by: Lunartiger on March 07, 2007, 01:07:00 PM
Post by: Lunartiger on March 07, 2007, 01:07:00 PM
Ok, I've talked to one of my friends who is going through the MTF process and they aren't legally a female yet but they have gotten their name legally changed without issue. So whatever that person told me was a lie or they have been misinformed.