u/HoonDriver91

I'm just wondering if anyone else does not have specific dysphoria attached to their birth name? Curious to hear experiences as I find a lot of trans discourse online seems to focus on name changes.

I (MtF) feel kind of attached to my birth name for a few reasons:

• It's easy enough to use a nickname that's more feminine and/or "cutsey" even if it is a masculine name.
• I find it instinctual to respond to and the idea of having to re-learn a new name in my 30's feels exhausting.
• There is less likelihood for well-meaning people to unintentionally cause dysphoria by using my birth name simply out of habit.
• It prevents intentionally transphobic people using my birth name against me, in other words I'm owning it.

Also curious to hear from people that may have thought along my lines initially but later changed their mind.