This was my personal observation before I ever joined this forum and seems to be the case here still.
It just seems that a larger proportion of males-to-females choose these types of names.
I personally chose Kristen because it is a variation of my "Christian" male name.
Does this mean a lot of "Christ" males choose "K---" names as females?
What is it about "K"?
Special K? Hmm... I think I will have a bowl.
Perhaps there are more female name than male starting with k like......kate,katrina,katty,etc
My, now legal female name startes with K, too.
*shrug* My name choose me.
That said, I personally think "K" names are among the best but, *shrug* I am partial obviously.
Interesting... I noticed this trend a few years ago. My original name that I chose also started with a K but it just didn't fit. I chose it because of a girl I went to school with as a child. She had that same name and she was pretty and popular and I so wanted to be like her. But like I said it just didn't fit.
My name that I chose in the end I got from playing World of Warcraft :laugh: It was one that the computer generated and I just loved it. SO I took it.
A lot of K first names spring from, or are variations of a few names that mean the same thing, "Pure" for example.
http://www.20000-names.com/female_k_names.htm (http://www.20000-names.com/female_k_names.htm)
According to that site, Kristen, your name is the German form of the name 'Christine', meaning "Follower of Christ". :)
And yours, Kimberly, is the feminine variant of the English unisex name 'Kimberley', which means "King's City Meadow".
Oh , after reading about my name I got a feeling I should change it. I had misinterpreted my name. However I am not going to do it.
Hmmm...
Although the root etymology of my name is Cassandra. It hardly means pure, though. It means the one who always has dire predictions. From the Greek of unheeded prophetess. You may have heard the statment "Don't be such a Cassandra!" But while that is my name on this and other lists, it simply means that Sandra or Sandy is usually already taken. My legal name is Sandra.
And interesting observation, though.
-Sandra(Sandy) Louise
Hmm... mine doesn't seem to exist or have a meaning unless split into two parts.
Leia = "Child Of Heaven"
Andra = "Warrior"
Lol, a heavenly warrior child... I like that. ;D
Looking through those 'K' names... Klytaimnestra... lol, now there's a name to never attempt after a visit to the dentist. :o
Quote from: Kassandra on October 25, 2008, 09:26:15 AM
Hmmm...
Although the root etymology of my name is Cassandra. It hardly means pure, though. It means the one who always has dire predictions. From the Greek of unheeded prophetess. You may have heard the statment "Don't be such a Cassandra!" But while that is my name on this and other lists, it simply means that Sandra or Sandy is usually already taken. My legal name is Sandra.
And interesting observation, though.
-Sandra(Sandy) Louise
On the site I posted, it has the following listing:
QuoteCASSANDRA: "She who entangles men." Latin form of Greek myth name Kassandra, King Priam's daughter to whom Apollo gave the gift of foresight then later caused her prophecies to be ignored because she refused his advances.
hmmm...when i first ventured out into the tg arena i was taken by how many bri's and brianna's there were. i've always liked the k though, i don't know why. i don't know where my name came from originally, but as it relates directly to me it came from a cat that i named for it's monetary value...the jane was added for emphasis when the little monster wouldn't react to just "penny"
susan was my choice of names. when i was little that was my name, i think somehow i saw it as the feminine for my given name, steven. when it came time for the change i was informed by my all knowing wife that in fact i was not a susan, i was a pennyjane. well, it ain't susan but it beats steven all to heck!
I chose this one because it's close enough to my male name that no one will have problem remembering it. Mine (obviously) doesn't begin with a K.
i must admit, i've never seen this trend....
I personally dont like k names >< no disrespect to those with them, i just wouldnt ever see myself as a katie, or a kathryn...
My legal name starts with an M.
Cindi
never noticed this either but as previously mentioned, i have noticed an awful lot of bris and briannas.
I haven't noticed this trend either, though I'm apparently part of it. The name I've chosen is Katrina (as seen in my SN). The only similarity it has with my given first name (which I've never gone by anyway) is that it's German.
It is interesting that both my old male name and my new name mean the same thing. "God is gracious"
And I did not plan that at all.
That is interesting. The first name I chose was Kylie and I loved it. However, my young daughter's name starts with a K so my GT said it would be a better idea to choose another name. Also, Kylie really is a little cutesy for an older woman like me. She suggested that I choose a name that starts with the same letter as my wrong name G. So I looked and tried Gwen. But that didn't work for me and I really hated it and all the other G names are icky. (to me, no offense)
So back to the drawing board and after much thought it came down to Kristin or Christine. Finally I chose Christine as it seems sophisticated to me and fits well with my last name. Also, I can go by CC if I wish.
So the power of K had me for awhile.
Interesting, but my first name starts with an "A" and my middle one with an "R" Bummer! ;)
tink :icon_chick:
Quote from: CC on October 26, 2008, 03:05:25 PM
However, my young daughter's name starts with a K so my GT said it would be a better idea to choose another name.
Huh, that's something I never thought about. Only one other woman in my family has a name starting with a K sound, and that's my Grandma, Carmoncita. The other female names in my family that I can think of are Tammey (mom), Melody (sister), Stacey (cousin), and Hailey (niece). Almost makes me feel like I should just go by the middle name I've chosen, Ashley, in order to fit in with all the -y endings. *giggles*
Of course, there is my nephew, Ashton; but I already had Asher as my middle name and the name I've always gone by in boy mode, so I can't say that similarity concerns me at all.
Quote from: Tink on October 26, 2008, 03:15:04 PM
middle one with an "R"
Oh neat! Not enough "R" middle names I think ;)
Quote from: Kimberly on October 26, 2008, 04:41:15 PM
Quote from: Tink on October 26, 2008, 03:15:04 PM
middle one with an "R"
Oh neat! Not enough "R" middle names I think ;)
LOL ;D and you and your dad know what it is! Yes, that is it, and by the way it is my middle name and not my first as some people think! ;)
tink :icon_chick:
When I transitioned I initially used the middle name Anne. It seemed that every other m2f I met for a while after that used Ann or Anne for their middle name and I stopped using it.
Z
Quote from: CC on October 26, 2008, 03:05:25 PM
That is interesting. The first name I chose was Kylie and I loved it.
:laugh:I choose the same name my first time but I spelled it Kilee.
>.>
I'm toying with Kara right now actually....
Does it fit me at all?
I hope....
Hi Leiandra, My full real name is Cynthia; from Greek mythology meaning Kynthia meaning from Mount Kynthos, referring to the birth place of Artemis the Goddess of the moon.
I adopted my name from a friend who I became quite close to, I met her about twenty years ago just when I was just starting out working as a Social Worker.
I picked Leanne for my middle name as a memento of my french heritage; It is a variant of Liana, meaning Youthful
Leiandra: heavenly warrior child, that is beautiful, maybe we are sisters of the stars. ;)
Cindy
Quote from: deviousxen on October 27, 2008, 01:31:14 AM
>.>
I'm toying with Kara right now actually....
Does it fit me at all?
I hope....
I love that name! its beautiful. Take it, I think it fits nicely.
I originally came out as Jay, which is my first initial. Since then on many trans forums there are lots of ftms with the name of Jay. Online moniker? Maybe. Real name? Maybe.
My legal name starts with a J and I go by my full name in real life. On line I'm Jay.
I hadn't noticed the K thing with the ladies.
Jay
Interesting. I never thought of the possibility of a similar trend among FtM names.
I did notice a lot of K names. I toyed with one, but it just did not feel right to me or others.
Quote from: deviousxen on October 27, 2008, 01:31:14 AM
>.>
I'm toying with Kara right now actually....
Does it fit me at all?
I hope....
pronounced like 'car' a, right? then yes, definite fit. got that 'cute girl next door with a bad side' edge to it, just like you.
Quote from: deviousxen on October 27, 2008, 01:31:14 AM
I'm toying with Kara right now actually....
Does it fit me at all?
Yesssss! Very much so!
~Kate~
Well no, I don't know anyone who even faintly matches your observation. ;)
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fganjataz.com%2F01smileys%2Fimages%2Fsmileys%2FloopyBlonde-blinking.gif&hash=4545ddf8251cf9c32ae6074d56e48bc34a755857)Kristi
Haha, I went the other way. I had a name with a "K" and now I have a name with a "C"
Quote from: Gracie FAISE on October 27, 2008, 11:07:24 PM
Haha, I went the other way. I had a name with a "K" and now I have a name with a "C"
What are you dressed as in that picture?
Looks like Alice in Wonderland.
I am taking my new camera with us when Wing Walker and I go to Montreal. Get a few pics around the area and I want on with Dr. Bassard with me on one side and Wing Walker on the other.
Kynthia, Goddess of the Moon
My North Amarican Ojibwa Native sign is the Turtle, land of the people.
Quote from: cindybc on October 27, 2008, 02:29:04 AM
I picked Leanne for my middle name as a memento of my french heritage
I was originally going to spell Ashley as Achlie to tie into my French heritage (Katrina ties into my German heritage, though that isn't why I chose that name lol), but too many people keep thinking it's pronounced "Acklee" instead of "Ashley," so I decided to keep it simple and go with Ashley.
On that note, I wonder if my Japanese professor has noticed yet that I'm putting アシリー(ashirii) on my schoolwork instead of アシェル(asheru) yet. >.> heehee
i still dont see a massive K fettish...
i went C to R XD
Quote from: Kristen on October 28, 2008, 03:11:14 AM
Looks like Alice in Wonderland.
Oh yeah. I think she told me about it...
Quote from: Rachael on October 28, 2008, 11:14:31 AM
i still dont see a massive K fettish...
Speak for yourself!
Getting that sexy K name was in fact my real motivation for transitioning.
Yes, I am an admitted autoKphile.
~Kate~
Quote from: Kate on October 28, 2008, 11:27:44 AM
Quote from: Rachael on October 28, 2008, 11:14:31 AM
i still dont see a massive K fettish...
Speak for yourself!
Getting that sexy K name was in fact my real motivation for transitioning.
Yes, I am an admitted autoKphile.
~Kate~
You are such a Krazy Kut up!
-Sandy
Kate is such a Krazy kut up that she's kute. ;D
From Wing Walker's cutesy schmootzie.
Cindy
well "I" just don'"T" see it sorry LOL :)
Woohoo, ppl talking about names that start with K. The letter that comes right before L. ;D
Quote from: Kara Lee on October 28, 2008, 04:43:06 PM
Woohoo, ppl talking about names that start with K. The letter that comes right before L. ;D
Goddamn it.
I totally called Kara. Kara Xen is gonna be my profile name to distinguish...
Quote from: Kate on October 28, 2008, 11:27:44 AM
Quote from: Rachael on October 28, 2008, 11:14:31 AM
i still dont see a massive K fettish...
Speak for yourself!
Getting that sexy K name was in fact my real motivation for transitioning.
Yes, I am an admitted autoKphile.
~Kate~
Kate, you could have saved yourself a whole lot of expense and grief if you just chose a J name...
Just sayin... ;D ;D
Jay
Quote from: Kristen on October 25, 2008, 04:03:47 AM
This was my personal observation before I ever joined this forum and seems to be the case here still.
It just seems that a larger proportion of males-to-females choose these types of names.
I personally chose Kristen because it is a variation of my "Christian" male name.
Does this mean a lot of "Christ" males choose "K---" names as females?
What is it about "K"?
Special K? Hmm... I think I will have a bowl.
What's a "male-to-female?"
Oh, and my name starts with "E".
Lol, my name technically starts with 'H.R.H' ;)
So even my mom likes Kara... But then I watched a show... First TV I've watched with my mom in months. We actually got along. But of course, the first time I've EVER heard the name on TV EVER, it was a freaking victim on a murder show. Like... THE victim.
DAMN IT. THE HELL????
Quote from: deviousxen on October 28, 2008, 10:14:18 PM
So even my mom likes Kara... But then I watched a show... First TV I've watched with my mom in months. We actually got along. But of course, the first time I've EVER heard the name on TV EVER, it was a freaking victim on a murder show. Like... THE victim.
DAMN IT. THE HELL????
Hey, Kara's a heroic name too:
(https://www.susans.org/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fupload.wikimedia.org%2Fwikipedia%2Fen%2F1%2F1e%2FKara_Zor-El.jpg&hash=928ccad7e7aa3d85d5fddb00904c7e41c0d0ac69)
Quote from: deviousxen on October 28, 2008, 10:14:18 PM
So even my mom likes Kara... But then I watched a show... First TV I've watched with my mom in months. We actually got along. But of course, the first time I've EVER heard the name on TV EVER, it was a freaking victim on a murder show. Like... THE victim.
DAMN IT. THE HELL????
Imagine the fun I had when i realized that the name I chose matched two of the main characters in the recent Battlestar series, Kara Thrace and Lee Adama. That was a nice big pause in my train-wreck of thoughts and then the next empty space to be filled was wondering if I should change anything. Not! I still get a chuckle out of it though. :icon_lol:
Kara almost means dark too... Ironic...
Quote from: Kara-Xen on October 28, 2008, 10:14:18 PM
So even my mom likes Kara... But then I watched a show... First TV I've watched with my mom in months. We actually got along. But of course, the first time I've EVER heard the name on TV EVER, it was a freaking victim on a murder show. Like... THE victim.
DAMN IT. THE HELL????
Hurricane Katrina came up and wiped out New Orleans only a few months after I choose the name for myself...
Though, at least I won't have the initials WAR III anymore. Instead, they'll be KAR...I'm one R-name short of Knight Automated Roving Robot! =D
I wavered back and forth on my chosen name as to which would be first and middle name. It ended up being Wendy Catherine simply because Wendy is easier to write and faster. Catherine has always been been with me since my Mother relayed that it was the name she would have given me had fate not intervened. I was seven years old at the time when I ask her about it. I note that Catherine is a variant of Katherine, again the "K" connection. ::)
Wendy (friend) Catherine (pure)
If anything... your name should be meaningful to you... who cares what it means to others?
if i heard kara lee, or katrina, or kara... id never think of some tv show....,.
Not unless someone was named Starbuck,... then i might.
No.. it seems like most transsexuals pick a name that starts with J. >:-)