I myself have considered another name for the new me when it happens.

Not sure I would want a totally feminine one though.

When I was younger and xdressed, I used the female version of my middle name Paul/Pauline and my first name as my last name. Hello I'm Pauline Gary. It was the name of the person I was named after. Don't know why I'm telling you guys this but I did so there. hee hee.

Pauline. I haven't used that name in years, kind of feels good. kiss kiss

Pauline Gary,

You are a tease!

On the long drive home from Chicago today, I needed to occupy my mind. So, I spent time going over new names. I've now narrowed my selections to two. In a day or so I'll make up my mind and start signing all posts as a consistent new me. Of course, my screen name will remain the same.

I hope this doesn't screw you up but I thought of a good one. Jerry/Gerry/Geri. I think there are other spelling too. Just a thought. Love Gary/Pauline

OK folks, I'm going to start signing all my post with Danya.

Remember that when I started this thread I spoke of how I felt like I'm being reborn as I transition. This is my point in changing my name to something that is also new. As I'm gradually transitioning, the name will come along!

Danya was Kristoff's suggestion:

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kristoff wrote: Mon Jan 14, 2008 10:48 am I would add "Danya" to Dannie, as a diminutive of Daniil from the Rus for Daniel, of course.

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I can always go by an Anglicized Danny/Dannie with this one, too.

'O Danny Boy' has always been one of my favorite songs. I've always gotten teary-eyed every time I hear it.

When I get to the point of legally changing my name, I will probably choose Kirit as a middle name. This is the Sanskrit name meaning 'shining like the sun'. I can't pretend I shine like the sun, but I like the connotation.

I have not asked the good sister for a dispensation to change my screen name and don't want to do that for the time being. I'm afraid you'll all forget who I am if I do that.

I'm very optomistic Danya/Danny/Dannie will come to seem very natural to me and to at least some others who already know me.

This name change will be an adjustment for me and I'm not expecting everyone to suddenly switch to it. If you're comfortable with it, terrific. If not, that's OK, too.

-Danya (but you can call me Danny or Dannie for now anyway!)

Well I'd be honor to call you Danya. Kiss Kiss

Pauline/Gary

Interesting, if there is any specific eunuch name in the world? Not male nor female.

Perhaps in India?

What is interesting one can't have an eunuch name right from the birt. eunuch names can be given later.

E.

Hey Erik,

My thought was to choose gender neutral names, which these can be taken as.

-Danya

I appreciate that Kristoff has graciously agreed to change my screen name to Danya. It's now official! I'm considering this a variant of Danny/Dannie, either masculine or feminine. I anticipate within the year legally making a name change.

-Danya (or call me Dannie)