It’s just because I like the way my middle name sounds together with my last name. My full name is Jeffrey Neil Crockett, but I’ve always thought that Neil Jeffrey Crockett sounded better. I was always way too lazy to do anything about it, though. Is it worth doing anything like, legally speaking, or should I just get people to call me Neil?
Probably depends on where you live. Laws differ substantially between different countries and possibly even between federal states.
Based on you not mentioning your country, I assume USA, though.
i’ve read the replies here and i’ve decided i’m not gonna legally change it. they seriously gotta make it easier for gender nonconforming people to change their names. it should be a piece of cake, like waiting at line at the fucking DMV or something, but all these fucking cowardly fascists can’t deal witrh all their intrusive gaythoughts so they project their rage unto the rest of us good decent people
This is smart. My partner has changed their name three times in three states due to two marriages. They’ve had to substantiate the entire paper trail each time they’ve done anything relating to official identification, security clearance, or background checks. It’s an additional layer of complexity that can and has caused additional complications.
yeah, honestly i just got too stoned and was like “I LIKE NEIL BETTER THAN JEFF!”
but seriously i’ll just go by jeff unless i’m introducing myself to someone new,then i’m neil
i’ve introduced myself as neil to someone onlinkedin
If you’re changing your name for gender change reasons, it has recently become quite easy if you live in Germany. Probably not going to last given the far right’s popularity, though.
I live in America. I’m sure the gender laws are a nightmare now that they let Stephen Miller do whatever the fuck he wants