@pseudonym I've been pondering this as well, and have come to the conclusion that my #GovernmentName (I've never changed it legally) isn't my true name.

It's a name I was gifted by my parents, but just for a single lifetime. Finding one's #TrueName would be a hell of a storyline for a trans character.

Also, if a fae ever asks, "May I have your name?" the correct answer is:

"No, of course not. You can call me [part of name or nickname]."

@Rajumisra I'm not sure that I understand your point.

I think that what I'm just trying to say is: I know that a lot of #trans folk have #traumatic responses to the use of their #BirthName.

I hope that my perspective might help someone else who isn't comfortable with the name/sex/gender assigned to them at birth.

Using different words, like #GovernmentName instead of #DeadName , helps me look at it in a different way.