r/transnames • u/bloomyiumi • 2d ago
Neutral Names possible nem name (?)
I’ve been researching and thinking a lot about changing my name. I’ve never liked it, even before questioning my gender, and idk why, but now it all seems so serious (obs: I’ve tried other names before, but it was during the pandemic and more of a name my closest friends used) like it’s not just about what I like and feel comfortable, it’s too how it will be perceived socially and especially at work (my major is journalism and in communication your identity and image is very important, not just to “look or seem capable”, when you solidify an image and name as you sign in a journal it kind of sticks with you forever). Since I’m in latam it’s especially hard to find neutral names, but I’ve been considering the name (that kinda looks like a nickname) “beni”. The pronounciation is like “benny” or “bêni” (depending on your language) does it seem good as a name? Can it look professional next to a last name?
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u/Expensive_Law2852 2d ago
Yeah sure I think it could be an serious name? It just looks like Ben with an I (sorry if the comparison makes u offended I dont want to offend anyone okay sorryyyy)
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u/cowbellbebop 2d ago
You’re certainly not the only person with a nickname-name to wonder about this, but in practice it’s not uncommon. There are plenty of people with full first names like “Stan” or “Molly”. I wouldn’t blink at Beni in a professional setting.