trans and nonbinary people (and cis if you apply!), how did you pick your name? (beehaw.org)

submitted 1 year ago by thumbtack@beehaw.org to c/lgbtq_plus@beehaw.org

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just interested in hearing peoples stories for how y’all have chosen your new names! doesn’t have to be particularly profound or interesting really, i just like hearing about others experiences.

i’m actually planning on changing my own soon socially despite being cis, and just really like hearing how others came to find their names, as well as am curious about if anyone had to go through more than one to find what’s right for them. i figured this would be the best community to talk about the topic even if i’m not trans :)

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[-] coradora@beehaw.org 9 points 1 year ago

I really liked Korra from the Legend of Korra (ATLA sequel.) She resonated with me, and her struggles and growth throughout the show was very meaningful to me because of my struggles with my trans identity.

I also looked over baby name lists when I was waffling on if I wanted to fully decide on Korra, and there I discovered the alternative spelling Cora. The heart/maiden meaning was more appealing to me, so I went with that. It really just felt right once I got over the initial weirdness of being called something that wasn’t my deadname.

Funny thing, before changing my name, I never met any other Cora’s. Now I’ve met quite a few in the rather short time period. I also love that you are picking a name that is more representative of your identity :)

[-] LennethAegis@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

Cora is also one of Persephone's names. So you can channel that Queen of the Underworld energy if you want.

[-] coradora@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

My wife actually told me that this morning as well. Yeah, I’m gonna try channeling some of it hehe

[-] davehtaylor@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

One of my great grandmothers was named Cora, and that's the only one I've ever known of. It's a beautiful name

[-] thumbtack@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

aww, that’s so sweet :) getting to have both a connection to a character who is really important to you as well as a more appealing meaning is really nice, i love that you love it!