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Definition deadname in American English

deadname noun

noun
1

the birth name of a transgender person

Example

Going on to say he felt 'indifferent' about being asked about his deadname, Felix added: 'People are entitled to their own opinions about it.'

2

also a verb

Example

Reuters deadnamed when reporting on her murder.

Definition deadname in American English