What Is Deadnaming?

Deadnaming is the act of referring to a transgender person by their name before they transitioned, or by a name that they no longer use. This can be an extremely harmful act, as it can invalidate a person's gender identity and make them feel unsafe.

Deadnaming can also be a form of discrimination. In some cases, people may be deadnamed as a form of harassment or bullying. This can happen in person, over the phone, or online. It can also happen in the workplace, in schools, or in other public spaces.

If you are transgender, you may be worried about being deadnamed. There are a few things that you can do to protect yourself from this happening:

* Come out to your friends, family, and colleagues. This will help to ensure that they know your correct name and pronouns.

* Update your legal documents. This will include your driver's license, birth certificate, and passport.

* Change your name on social media. This will help to ensure that people who see your profile know your correct name.

* Be assertive. If someone deadnames you, be assertive and correct them. You can say, "My name is [your name], not [your old name]."

Deadnaming is a harmful act, but it is one that can be avoided. By taking the steps above, you can protect yourself from being deadnamed.