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A recent analysis of transgender name change data in the U.K. revealed “intriguing patterns and trends” in how transgender people approach this “deeply individual process,” according the U.K. Deed Poll Office.
In Britain, a deed is a document that proves the change of name. The U.K. Deed Poll Office is not a government agency, the privately owned document provider has, according to its website, helped more than 136,000 U.K. citizens change their names for a fee in its eight years in business.
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According to the office, whether or not to maintain a connection to their deadname is a top consideration for trans people seeking a name change. Data showed that the majority of trans people do not select a name with the same initial letter as their deceased name. The U.K. did not provide any additional information that would support this claim. Deed Poll Office suggested that trans people may choose a name that begins with the same letter of their deadname to maintain continuity with their previous identity. The trend, it said, reflects “the significance individuals attach to their middle names, with many seeking a fresh start or a name that better aligns with their gender identity.”
The office also looked at the age at which trans people applied for a deed poll to change their names. The data shows that transgender people can change their names anytime in their lives. However, the majority of people who change their name do so at age 18 (15.28%). The analysis revealed that the top 10 transgender names were Noah, Alex, Charlie Elliot Daniel Tyler Jay Luke Lucas Logan. Among trans women, Jessica, Emily, Charlotte, Alice, Willow, Luna, Lucy, Freya, Ellie, and Alex were most common.
“These names often reflect cultural influences, personal heroes, or simply names that resonate deeply with the individual’s sense of self,” according to the U.K. Deed Poll Office, though again, it did not provide any information to support this claim. Deed Poll Office said, adding that it is “committed to supporting individuals through every step of their name change journey with empathy and respect.”
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