Deadname

Synonyms of deadname

• birth name
• former name
• original name

Antonyms of deadname

• chosen name
• current name
• true name

Collocations of deadname

birth name

Frequency: 80 %

Their deadname was their birth name before they transitioned.

chosen name

Frequency: 70 %

After transitioning, they chose a new name to replace their deadname.

former name

Frequency: 60 %

Their former name, also known as their deadname, no longer felt like it belonged to them.

old name

Frequency: 50 %

They decided to let go of their old name and embrace their true identity.

given name

Frequency: 45 %

Their given name at birth was their deadname, but they now go by a different name.

Idiomatic Expressions for deadname

• Phrase: deadnaming someone
  Meaning: referring to a transgender person by their previous name instead of their chosen name
  Usage: It is considered disrespectful to deadname someone, as it invalidates their identity.