dead name

verb To refer to a trans person by their birth name, as opposed to their new legal name. (Usually done mockingly, or insultingly.)

"Some bouncers will deliberately dead name me after seeing my old name on my ID."

by Arizona Steve March 31, 2019

Dead Name

A name given on birth, a name that the person using this word most likley dosent go by.
Usually used by Trans, Nonbinary or people questioning gender.

"Dont use their dead name"

by 1XxAXExX1 September 5, 2021

Dead Name

Name that a person used to be referred to before coming out as trans

You should NEVER EVER refer to ANY TRANS PERSON by their dead name

by Wixkslfjdkfirjeje February 15, 2025

Dead-ish Name

a gender neutral childhood nickname that family members still call their trans relative (it should just be dead but ppl b stubborn)

“matts grandma still calls him his dead-ish name

by fuckass09 May 19, 2020

dead on my name

when you’re serious about something, or hear something shocking, bad, or are terrified news.

Miranda: Did you hear that Alex likes you!?
John: Dead on my name!?

by Skūłł May 25, 2021

My name is Walter Hartwell White. I live at 308 Negra Arroyo Lane, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104. This is my confession. If you're watching this tape, I'm probably dead- murdered by my brother-in-law, Hank Schrader.

My name is Walter Hartwell White. I live at 308 Negra Arroyo Lane, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104. This is my confession. If you're watching this tape, I'm probably dead- murdered by my brother-in-law, Hank Schrader. Hank has been building a meth empire for over a year now, and using me as his chemist. Shortly after my 50th birthday, he asked that I use my chemistry knowledge to cook methamphetamine, which he would then sell using connections that he made through his career with the DEA. I was... astounded. I... I always thought Hank was a very moral man, and I was particularly vulnerable at the time - something he knew and took advantage of. I was reeling from a cancer diagnosis that was poised to bankrupt my family. Hank took me in on a ride-along and showed me just how much money even a small meth operation could make. And I was weak. I didn't want my family to go into financial ruin, so I agreed. Hank had a partner, a businessman named Gustavo Fring. Hank sold me into servitude to this man.

My name is Walter Hartwell White. I live at 308 Negra Arroyo Lane, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87104. This is my confession. If you're watching this tape, I'm probably dead- murdered by my brother-in-law, Hank Schrader. Hank has been building a meth empire for over a year now, and using me as his chemist. Shortly after my 50th birthday, he asked that I use my chemistry knowledge to cook methamphetamine, which he would then sell using connections that he made through his career with the DEA. I was... astounded. I... I always thought Hank was a very moral man, and I was particularly vulnerable at the time - something he knew and took advantage of. I was reeling from a cancer diagnosis that was poised to bankrupt my family. Hank took me in on a ride-along and showed me just how much money even a small meth operation could make. And I was weak. I didn't want my family to go into financial ruin, so I agreed. Hank had a partner, a businessman named Gustavo Fring. Hank sold me into servitude to this man.

by biggestbafoonbingus69 June 4, 2023

deadname

n. The birth name of somebody who has changed their name. Most commonly attributed to trans people, but can be attributed to any person who has changed their name. (sometimes written as two words: dead name)

v. 1. To call somebody by their deadname.
v. 2. To out somebody's deadname to the public.

Don't call her by her deadname. She hasn't gone by that name in years.

by Canola Yogurt September 16, 2014