So I am transitioning FtM (female-to-male) and am two weeks into HRT. I want to file to have my name changed soon, but today I realized I would regret it forever if I didn’t name myself after my deceased grandfather, who raised me. However, I’m not really feeling the flow of [name_u]Micah[/name_u] [name_m]Frederick[/name_m]. So maybe you could suggest something better that goes with the middle name [name_m]Frederick[/name_m]?
Some other names I like are [name_u]Sage[/name_u], [name_m]Milo[/name_m], [name_m]Maxwell[/name_m], [name_m]Peter[/name_m], [name_u]Perrin[/name_u], [name_u]Parker[/name_u], [name_u]Carter[/name_u], [name_m]Benjamin[/name_m], [name_u]Owen[/name_u], [name_u]Dexter[/name_u], [name_m]Webster[/name_m], [name_m]Zack[/name_m], and [name_m]Harrison[/name_m]. In case, you haven’t noticed I am a HUGE [name_m]Peter[/name_m] [name_u]Parker[/name_u] (Spiderman) fan and overall comic book nerd. [name_m]Major[/name_m] bonus points awarded to anyone who can come up with a name that stems from comic book history. [name_m]Don[/name_m]'t worry. I love both [name_f]Marvel[/name_f] and DC, and also the Ninja Turtles and the only reason I’m not naming myself [name_m]Raphael[/name_m] is because I’m tired of people asking me if I’m Latinx (I’m not but my deadname is).
Thank you in advance to anyone who took the time to read this and for responding.
[name_m]Frederick[/name_m] makes a fantastic middle name and I think the nod to your grandfather is so sweet!
I also love [name_f]Marvel[/name_f] and [name_m]Peter[/name_m] [name_u]Parker[/name_u] but I’m afraid I don’t know much about the comic books, only the movies. That being said, I think both [name_m]Peter[/name_m] and [name_u]Parker[/name_u] flow really well with [name_m]Frederick[/name_m]. I think they give off much different vibes though so I don’t know what you’re going for or what best fits your personality. [name_m]Peter[/name_m] [name_m]Frederick[/name_m] sounds a bit nerdy, buttoned down, and sweet but a little shy. [name_u]Parker[/name_u] [name_m]Frederick[/name_m] gives me a more outgoing vibe and also feels sportier. I think both are very handsome!
Also from your list, I’m intrigued by [name_u]Perrin[/name_u]. I’ve never heard it before but it’s simple and soft yet strong. It reminds me of [name_m]Peregrine[/name_m], which is another favorite of mine.
In terms of suggestions, if we’re on the subject of Spider-[name_m]Man[/name_m], I have to suggest [name_m]Miles[/name_m] (as in [name_m]Miles[/name_m] Morales). I think [name_m]Miles[/name_m] [name_m]Frederick[/name_m] has a great flow and [name_m]Miles[/name_m] reminds me of both [name_m]Milo[/name_m] and [name_u]Micah[/name_u].
I hope this helps and good luck with your transition!
I agree with previous poster…[name_m]Peter[/name_m] and [name_u]Parker[/name_u] both sound great with [name_m]Frederick[/name_m]. I also love the suggestion of [name_m]Miles[/name_m]. [name_m]Miles[/name_m] [name_m]Frederick[/name_m] feels somewhere in between buttoned up [name_m]Peter[/name_m] and the sportier [name_u]Parker[/name_u].
Good luck!
My favourite is [name_m]Peter[/name_m], it’s such a handsome name. I also like [name_u]Parker[/name_u], [name_m]Benjamin[/name_m], [name_u]Dexter[/name_u] and [name_u]Owen[/name_u].
I think [name_u]Micah[/name_u] [name_m]Frederick[/name_m] sounds really nice, actually. I also absolutely love the idea of naming yourself after your grandfather, what a lovely gesture to honor someone I’m sure shaped the image of the kind of man you want to be yourself. In terms of your other options, I think [name_m]Miles[/name_m] [name_m]Frederick[/name_m] and [name_m]Peter[/name_m] [name_m]Frederick[/name_m] are both lovely choices as well. Good luck with your transition!
I second [name_m]Miles[/name_m] [name_m]Frederick[/name_m]. The name has a great cadence and flow with [name_m]Frederick[/name_m] because it is one syllable. Another name you might consider is [name_m]Piers[/name_m], a form of [name_m]Peter[/name_m]…or use [name_m]Pierson[/name_m] as your formal name and go by the shortened version, [name_m]Piers[/name_m]. Good luck with your decision.
It’s nice to see someone in the same boat sometimes! Good luck with finding a name and with the rest of your transition!
I agree with others that [name_m]Miles[/name_m] [name_m]Frederick[/name_m] has a really nice flow! Also, [name_m]Frederick[/name_m] could make a nice first name with the nn of [name_m]Fred[/name_m], [name_u]Freddie[/name_u]/[name_u]Freddy[/name_u], or [name_m]Eddie[/name_m].
Your picks that I like:
[name_u]Perrin[/name_u] [name_m]Frederick[/name_m]
[name_u]Owen[/name_u] [name_m]Frederick[/name_m]
[name_m]Harrison[/name_m] [name_m]Frederick[/name_m]
I actually really like [name_u]Micah[/name_u] [name_m]Fredrick[/name_m] but I also like [name_m]Miles[/name_m] [name_m]Fredrick[/name_m] and [name_m]Milo[/name_m] [name_m]Fredrick[/name_m]. Although I think [name_m]Milo[/name_m] [name_m]Fredrick[/name_m] flows the best.