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Community Conversation => Transitioning => Legal Matters => Topic started by: Edge on September 04, 2012, 05:49:56 PM

Title: possibly a dumb question about name changes
Post by: Edge on September 04, 2012, 05:49:56 PM
Is it worth it to change one's middle name? It turns out that some places do take a look at my middle name for some reason and it's really girly.
Title: Re: possibly a dumb question about name changes
Post by: Annah on September 04, 2012, 05:52:56 PM
i changed mine. In most states, the middle name still shows up in background checks.

It would be odd if my Paycheck said Annah Wayne rather than Annah Maria
Title: Re: possibly a dumb question about name changes
Post by: Kevin Peña on September 04, 2012, 08:38:20 PM
I honestly don't think it matters, but I'm pretty sure you can get it done at the same time as your first name, so if it bothers you, change it. No biggie.

If it makes you feel better, my guy friend's middle name is Evelyn.
Title: Re: possibly a dumb question about name changes
Post by: Edge on September 04, 2012, 08:40:27 PM
My first name is actually unisex, so it's not a problem.
My middle name is Kathleen though.