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    Changing my femme name

    Probably like many of you, I chose my name a long time ago, in the infancy of my CD'ing. At the time it sounded like a good idea, because I was into all things frilly and girly and such. However, as time goes on, I'm no longer a spring chicken, so I'm thinking of changing my femme name to something more appropriate for my age.

    That's the advantage of being a CD'er!

    Emily sounds a bit too prissy missy. I'm thinking of changing it to something a bit more exciting... Maxine, for example. It has a certain ring about it, Max as in "going for the gusto", and the "ine" part that adds the feminine flavour.

    I'll probably have to look up some more names, but for now that's what I have found.

    How many of you have changed your identity based on the discovery of a new name?
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    I know what you mean Emily, our tastes in names changes. There have been many times I wished I had a more femiine name but then everyone knows me as Bev so It would only confuse everyone if I started changing things. And knowing me I'd want to change again in a pretty short time.

    Mind you I love the name Emily. So much so I have called me eldest daughter it. I think it is extremely femme and very pretty. My youngest daughter is called Rosie and for my Partner I chose Jay. All three favourite names of mine so which one I'd have chosen for myself had I been able to change I really dont know.

    My very favouritest name of all time though has got to be Eugenie, pronounced UJaynee. I just love it I mean how femm can you get and its Royal.
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    I have just looked and we only have one Eugenie and Im not sure if she's still around. So there you go its not only pretty and Royal, it is also uncommon.
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    I think you are right about us changing our names as we mature on our journey. It is funny in a way but way back when I started out I thought of myself as Karen, then I went through several name changes along the way but about 10 years ago I began to realize that Karen fit me. It was appropriate for women my age, it would have been the type of name my mother might have given me had I been born a GG, please note I didn't say female because I was born female, just my plumbing was a bit messed up , and it reminded me of a girl I had gone to school with way back when. She was always so pretty and feminine and I am sure how I would have been back then had circumstances been right.

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    Just wanted to say, I also love the name 'Emily' soft and feminine, and also seems to be making a comeback in popularity amongst those having children now.

    It is a classic feminine name, and sorry when I think of Maxine, I think of the cartoon Maxine character, sort of old and brash. I would insert a pic of her if I knew how to do that on here, but I haven't figured that out yet.

    I grew up with the name 'Dolly' and I too have gone through that phase where I wanted it to be more 'me' as I am today so I ask people just to refer to me as 'Doll' now.

    Perhaps you might considered using 'Emm' sort of has the sound of drawing more attention, but then it also seems to lose it's feminity.
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    Quote Originally Posted by abundantly_me View Post
    when I think of Maxine, I think of the cartoon Maxine character, sort of old and brash.
    This one:

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    For me, finding the right feminine name took some time. Back in 2003 I saw the movie "Italian Job" starring Charlize Theron, liked her style, look, attitude, and unique name. That was when I picked the name "Chari". Changing my name, would mean having to change and establish new credit cards, personal ID, etc.

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    I am perfectly happy with the name Susan.I gave this name to myself around 25 years ago, long before the internet and forums such as this one. To change it now would make no sense to me. If I did then I would have explain this to every on-line friend I have. So for me there will be no name change.

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    Helen was my first chosen choice.Found Claire,im so happy with her.sorry if we lose Emily.
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    Hi Emily,

    I am very happy with my name and probably would never change it! To me, when I look in the mirror (Lacie) which is my nick name is who I see
    I go by the full name of Sylvia Whitelace but sometime people like to call me Sylvia and that's fine also

    I think Emily is a wonderful name reminds me of a flowerchild ( hippie chick) I once knew very earth and hot.... but ah you gotta be diggin it.

    If it's not working for you find one that expresses your true existence and and makes you bubble .

    Try this it might help . Try renaming yourself for one week or so, don't use Emily at all ... if you can be truly be satisfied id wise you'll know it . If you miss the Emily name you'll get that message loud and clear.
    best of luck hun hugs ....lacie

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    I've used one male name my whole life, it was chosen for me and I'm happy with it. I have used several femme names, each of which I chose for myself, right now I'm happy with Vanessa but as in all things that is subject to change.
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    Like Bev, I also have a daughter named Emily She is a smart, funny, very self possessed, slightly tomboy-ish girl - nothing the least bit frilly about her! I often say that she channels Bart Simpson except she is way smarter .

    I have hated my name at various stages of my life, but have come to terms with it.

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    Yes I like Vanessa,
    My best friend at Primary school was called Vanessa, she was from an extremely wealthy family and her dad used to call her Van which when said with a posh accent sounds quite foreign.
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    I also like the name "Emily," it is not a name often picked by a crossdresser. It isn't silly and is relatively uncommon.

    I would like to change my name, but hesitate for the same reasons
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    A long time ago, in a life far away...

    I used the name Michelle. It never felt right and for the longest time I went without a girl's name. When I started my blog and got on the Internet, I felt I had to have something that fit, Tracy just seemed right.

    I like Emily too, and I don't think it is so "prissy missy"! If you want it to sound a little more refined and age appropriate, why not go with Emeline? It being French gives it that certain je ne sais quoi!

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    Don't change. We all know you as Emily and I too believe it is so feminine and appropriate for you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RitaCD View Post
    Don't change. We all know you as Emily and I too believe it is so feminine and appropriate for you.
    Yeah Emily is a good practical name.
    Maxine - that name sounds like a bad girl or something.
    But then for being CD it really doesn't matter much. Gyod during the infancy of my CD'ing, I used a Gawd awful name that sounded like some granny hosting a tea party.
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    Emily sounds a bit too prissy missy. I'm thinking of changing it to something a bit more exciting... Maxine, for example.
    Emily is such a lovely name. To me, it reminds me of women from the 1800's who were known for their pioneering strength and beauty.


    Quote Originally Posted by Bev06 GG View Post
    I know what you mean Emily, our tastes in names changes. There have been many times I wished I had a more femiine name but then everyone knows me as Bev so It would only confuse everyone if I started changing things. And knowing me I'd want to change again in a pretty short time.
    When I hear the name Bev or Beverly, I think of someone that is subtly sophisticated and warmly personable to all. Your name is lovely as well.

    My 2 cents worth - thank you.

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    New Name

    when I first started to dress I used the name "Karen" it had my initals and the shortened version of my first name. But as I agged (grew up) I began thinking of the name and setteled on the name of the star of a porn movie I saw 10 years ago, and the name of my first love, and finnaly the last name of a favorite aunt and walla'.
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    My Grandmother was named Emily and she was a saint I dont think you could find a better name hun. Just my
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    Emily is a great name but its really up to you if you want to change it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Babette View Post


    When I hear the name Bev or Beverly, I think of someone that is subtly sophisticated and warmly personable to all. Your name is lovely as well.

    My 2 cents worth - thank you.

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    LOL aw thanks Babette. I'm not sure that describes me but I like it anyway.
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    name change??

    I don't understand why someone would want to change their name just because the are older. Would a GG change her given name just because she is getting older. I think not unless she was given a real bad name to start.
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    Thanks to everyone for responding!

    I was thinking of changing it because I thought it sounded too young for my age (mid-forties), but indeed GG's do not change their name, so why should I?

    Besides, thanks to your positive feedback it sounds like a name people appreciate, so I'll stick with it.

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