Deadname Definition

noun

A previous name of a person (especially a transgender person) who has since changed their name.

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verb

To refer to someone (especially a transgender person) who has changed names by a previous name .

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Origin of Deadname

  • From dead +‎ name DEADNAME , because the old name is dead (“no longer used"). Attested since at least 2014.

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  • From dead +‎ name DEADNAME , because the old name is dead (“no longer used"). Attested since at least 2014.

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Words Starting With

DDEDEA

Words Ending With

EMEAME

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deadname

Words Starting With D and Ending With E

Starts With D & Ends With EStarts With DE & Ends With EStarts With D & Ends With ME

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8 Letter Words8 Letter Words Starting With D8 Letter Words Ending With E