do i change my name?

Question

I AM A MALE TRANSGENDERED WHO IS GOING TO CHANGE SOME DAY SOON TO A FEMALE. I LOVE MY FEMALE NAME ALOT MORE THAN MY MALE NAME. WOULD IT BE A GOOD IDEA TO CHANGE MY NAME NOW TO MY FEMALE NAME THAT I LOVE THE MOST? I WANT IT TO BE TESSA MARIE MOORE

Answer 1

Well, it's not the same thing... but years ago I changed my name (I hyphenated with my partner) and I love having a name that reflects who I am.

Answer 2

If you are living as a woman, the name change would make sense. If, however, you are not entirely living as a woman, then you should probably make that transition first. (Most doctors will not do the gender reassignment surgery unless you are already living as the new gender.) Remember you will have to have all your financial, tax, and business information completed in the new name, once you've changed it.

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Answer 3

Do what feels right dear. I love the name Tessa.

Answer 4

Sure, go for it. Tessa is a really cute name!

Answer 5

Go for it, I am changing my name as well, but I am keeping my same gender, I had some father issues while growing up and I have his name Terrance, so thats why I am changing it.

Answer 6

I say go for it. It's your name & your life. Do what you want. Also, it will give other people more time to get use to calling you that. Best of luck with your trasition.

Answer 7

I think this purely a personal thing. I changed mine before I had my op. and felt happier with it being that way.

Answer 8

Consult a professional. I suspect to legally change your name there are steps to go through.

Answer 9

Yes, go ahead cange it.

Answer 10

go for it