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 phrase meaning “given name” that trannies who can’t accept themselves use. People who use this term are commonly seen being easily offended and downvoting posts that hurt their feelings on many apps.

Doctor: Hey John. I have some news…
John: “Um John is my dead name, it’s Joanne now”
Doctor: Uh, ok Joanne, you have prostate cancer.

by TheAlwaysCorrect1 January 13, 2023

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 06, 2021

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 26, 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 Lucasfergui1024 February 15, 2025