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I am transgender. Should I go with Leo or Alex???

That_one_trans_kid
That_one_trans_kid
11/13/25 5:46pm
Ok, I would like to start off by saying that I lovvvveee both names. Leo is a really nice name, but the thing is I came out to everyone as Alex and I don't want to like...upset anyone? but I'm leaning more towards Leo. I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DOOOOO!!! any advice???
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GIRLSGIRLSGIRLS
GIRLSGIRLSGIRLS
11/21/25 3:00am
one of my (unfortunately evil evil male from b4 i figured out i was lesbian) exes name was leo so i have a deep aversion to the name, so im biased but alex is the superior choice to me
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That_one_trans_kid
That_one_trans_kid
11/23/25 9:15pm
Oh no! im so sorry to hear that :( I hope he's out of your life and I hope that your happy with future girlfriends! thanks for the feedback tho :D
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GIRLSGIRLSGIRLS
GIRLSGIRLSGIRLS
11/24/25 4:25am
tyty and youre welcome! good luck on ur transition!
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That_one_trans_kid
That_one_trans_kid
11/27/25 3:33am
Thank youuuuu!
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Duckie82
Duckie82
11/19/25 9:56pm
I am leaning to Leo bc I know a lot of alexs but not a lot of Leos
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Peter.Jones.1
Peter.Jones.1
11/18/25 12:39am
You could put Leo or Alex as your middle name if you want.
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Oompa_loompa
Oompa_loompa
11/14/25 10:04pm
I think its worth it because I have a friend that's also trans and they started as Alex and another name (i don't remember) then stuck with Even and they feel happy with their name now!
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That_one_trans_kid
That_one_trans_kid
11/15/25 12:49am
Thank you so much for the advice!
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Oompa_loompa
Oompa_loompa
11/14/25 9:54pm
I think its worth it because I have a friend that's also trans and they started as Alex and another name (i don't remember) then stuck with Even and they feel happy with their name now!
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Oompa_loompa
Oompa_loompa
11/14/25 4:34pm
I think that Leo is really cool! you should go with it and if anyone doesn't like it then that's the're problem!
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That_one_trans_kid
That_one_trans_kid
11/14/25 4:39pm
thank you! I should have specified tho. its not that they would be mad or anything, but it's more the fact that I came out to everyone as Alex and if I changed that, they would have to re learn my name and everything. But I've always loved Leo as a name and...I'm just conflicted. is it worth the hassle?
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That_one_trans_kid
That_one_trans_kid
12/10/25 10:02pm
I decided on Leo!!
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Duckie82
Duckie82
11/19/25 9:57pm
I am leaning to Leo bc I know a lot of alexs but not a lot of Leos
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Oompa_loompa
Oompa_loompa
11/16/25 5:19pm
I think that it's worth it if you like it!
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