Definition
deadname
noun
- a person's former name, especially the birth name of a transgender person who has changed their name
Usage: modern usage; often considered disrespectful to use without consent
verb
- to refer to someone by their former name, especially a transgender person's birth name, typically without their consent
Usage: modern usage; generally considered disrespectful
Examples
- She asked her coworkers not to use her deadname in professional settings.
- It is disrespectful to deadname someone without their permission.
- The article was criticized for deadnaming the activist throughout the piece.
- Many transgender people find it painful when others deadname them.
- He made a point to use her chosen name and never deadnamed her.
- The organization updated its policy to prevent deadnaming in official documents.