Choosing a new name?

I’m transmasc, and looking for a new name to use next year when I start uni. My deadname begins with E, but I don’t need my chosen name to. That said, my current favourite contenders are: Eden/Eder and Ciel. I also really like Rodger and Maximilien, but I know these two are very traditionally masculine, and as I don’t pass well yet, I wouldn’t want to cause lots of people to ask questions.

If anyone has any name suggestions to broaden my options, I would be very grateful. I’m looking for something that’s neutral, but more on the masculine side. I also like names with more of round feeling, so preferably none that begin with X or Z or J, but rather E, C, M or R (not limited to these though).

Note: I love names with a nature vibe, french, gothic, and classic british as well

I really like [name_u]Eden[/name_u] but imho it’s neutral-leaning-femme. [name_u]Ciel[/name_u] is nice too!

I also really like [name_m]Maximilien[/name_m], you can always go by [name_u]Max[/name_u] in the short term as it feels a bit more gender neutral?

Some ideas…
[name_u]Edris[/name_u]
[name_u]Ellis[/name_u]
[name_u]Emrys[/name_u]
Esra/Ezra
[name_u]Carey[/name_u]
[name_u]Cassidy[/name_u]
[name_u]Clarry[/name_u]
[name_u]Copper[/name_u]
[name_u]Corin[/name_u]
[name_u]Mallory[/name_u]
[name_u]Marlowe[/name_u]
[name_u]Mars[/name_u]
[name_u]Merle[/name_u]
Merit/Merritt
[name_u]Monty[/name_u]
[name_u]Rafe[/name_u]
[name_u]Rawley[/name_u]
[name_u]Remy[/name_u]
[name_u]Rigel[/name_u]
[name_u]Robin[/name_u]
Roux/Rue/Roo
[name_u]Rune[/name_u]

I think [name_u]Eden[/name_u] and [name_u]Ciel[/name_u] are lovely choices. As an idea, if you feel [name_m]Maximilien[/name_m] fits you better, how about using [name_u]Max[/name_u] at first? I don’t know if people would ask if it’s short for something, but answering “it’s just [name_u]Max[/name_u] for now” might handle that nicely? This would mean you could move towards using [name_m]Maximilien[/name_m] quite smoothly at a later point in time. I’ve just read that Stephie has suggested this too ^ :blush:

Here’s my best shot at neutral names, leaning masc, with a rounded sound or some [name_u]Brit[/name_u] picks you may like. I’m in the UK myself so sometimes that influences what I think leans masc - something to bear in mind when receiving suggestions from international Berries of course ~
[name_u]Arlo[/name_u], [name_u]Marlo[/name_u]
[name_m]Marshall[/name_m]
[name_m]Brodie[/name_m]
[name_u]River[/name_u]
[name_u]Evren[/name_u]
[name_u]Cal[/name_u], [name_m]Calihan[/name_m], [name_u]Calloway[/name_u]

[name_u]Pip[/name_u], [name_u]Robin[/name_u], [name_u]Percy[/name_u]
[name_u]Dagny[/name_u], [name_u]Harry[/name_u] (apparently it sounds like Hairy in some American accents, if that’s the case for you I guess it’s not the one!)
[name_u]Ari[/name_u], [name_u]Aven[/name_u], [name_u]Arley[/name_u], [name_u]Arlen[/name_u]
[name_m]Bram[/name_m], [name_u]Beck[/name_u],
[name_m]Rohmer[/name_m], Roemer, [name_u]Rome[/name_u], [name_m]Roman[/name_m], [name_f]Ro[/name_f], [name_u]Rowan[/name_u]
[name_u]Rian[/name_u], [name_u]Ryan[/name_u], [name_u]Rye[/name_u], [name_u]Rhodes[/name_u], [name_u]Rosen[/name_u]?
[name_m]Dashiell[/name_m], [name_u]Dash[/name_u]
[name_m]Delano[/name_m], [name_u]Dell[/name_u]
[name_u]Leo[/name_u], [name_u]Leon[/name_u], [name_u]Lenny[/name_u], [name_u]Lennon[/name_u], [name_u]Lennox[/name_u]
[name_u]Wilkie[/name_u]
[name_u]Palmer[/name_u]

Good luck :four_leaf_clover:

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[name_f]My[/name_f] favourite is [name_u]Eden[/name_u]

[name_u]Elliot[/name_u]
[name_u]Emmett[/name_u]
[name_u]Ever[/name_u]
[name_u]Everett[/name_u]
[name_u]Evan[/name_u]
[name_u]Enzo[/name_u]

[name_u]Rowan[/name_u]
[name_u]Rowen[/name_u]
[name_u]Rudy[/name_u]

[name_u]Miles[/name_u]
[name_u]Milo[/name_u]
[name_u]Mischa[/name_u]
[name_u]Micah[/name_u]

[name_u]Noah[/name_u]

[name_u]Terry[/name_u]

[name_m]Joshua[/name_m]
[name_u]Jonah[/name_u]
[name_u]Jules[/name_u]
[name_u]Julian[/name_u]
[name_u]Julien[/name_u]
[name_u]Jayce[/name_u] (Joyce meets Jason)

[name_m]Giles[/name_m]

Maybe…

[name_m]Cassian[/name_m]
[name_u]Morgan[/name_u]
[name_u]Ellis[/name_u]
[name_u]Harley[/name_u]
[name_u]Rowan[/name_u]
Remi/Remy
[name_u]Camden[/name_u]
[name_u]Auden[/name_u]
[name_u]Merritt[/name_u]
[name_u]Rory[/name_u]
[name_u]Cody[/name_u]
[name_u]Marlo[/name_u]
[name_u]Maxie[/name_u]
[name_u]Ever[/name_u]
[name_u]Ash[/name_u]
[name_u]Brooks[/name_u]

I hope you find one that feels right :heart:

[name_u]Avery[/name_u]
[name_u]Emory[/name_u]
[name_u]Emerson[/name_u]
[name_u]Finley[/name_u]
[name_u]Everest[/name_u]

I like the suggestions re [name_u]Max[/name_u]. Sounds like a perfect solution for you.

Most of my ideas are repeats but…

[name_u]Cal[/name_u]
[name_u]Cameron[/name_u]
[name_u]Carey[/name_u]
[name_u]Casey[/name_u]
[name_u]Cass[/name_u]
[name_u]Cedar[/name_u]
[name_u]Cove[/name_u]
[name_u]Ellery[/name_u]
[name_u]Emery[/name_u] / [name_u]Emory[/name_u]
[name_u]Ellis[/name_u]
[name_u]Linden[/name_u]
[name_u]Marlowe[/name_u]
[name_u]Misha[/name_u] / [name_u]Mischa[/name_u]
[name_u]Micah[/name_u]
[name_u]Monroe[/name_u]
[name_u]Morgan[/name_u]
[name_u]Reese[/name_u] (or Rhys)
[name_u]Remi[/name_u] / [name_u]Remy[/name_u]
[name_u]René[/name_u]
[name_u]River[/name_u]
[name_u]Robin[/name_u]
[name_u]Rory[/name_u]
[name_u]Roscoe[/name_u]
[name_u]Rowan[/name_u]

I wish I could say that [name_u]Camille[/name_u] would some across as totally neutral, but I think in the English-speaking world it would be assumed feminine.