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submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 

Edit: alt-text: Reddit post in r/TrueOffMyChest

Title: my friend just transitioned but I found out she's naming herself Mildred. I wanna be supportive but, fucking Mildred?

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[–] [email protected] 251 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Enough talk about trans rights, it's time to talk about trans wrongs /s

[–] [email protected] 31 points 3 days ago

But first, let's discuss the right and wrong trans wrongs.

The right trans wrongs: coming from a place of deep respect for you as a friend, Mildred is not the right name for you

The wrong trans wrongs: how many American conservatives ready trans individuals

[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 days ago

Can we talk about trans lefts instead?

[–] [email protected] 275 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (15 children)

I say this as a trans woman. I will support, defend and love you no matter what sis.

But....

Fucking Mildred!?

[–] [email protected] 63 points 3 days ago (2 children)

That's my great grandma's name. I think it's pretty nice. Lol.

[–] [email protected] 73 points 3 days ago (12 children)

Oh sure, I bet your Great Grandma is a lovely person and I have nothing against her or her name.

But, it is very much a GREAT GRANDMA sort of name that is super out of date. I would be exactly as critical as a parent naming their child Mildred.

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[–] [email protected] 42 points 3 days ago

I throw no shade on Mildred... As long as she's one of those girls who like dress in 1950's fashions and is way too into electroswing.

Then it's only fitting.

[–] [email protected] 29 points 3 days ago (1 children)

As a trans woman, fuck yeah Mildred. Take that awful name and make it your own. Sure you could’ve been a Megan or a Maria or even a McKenzie, but anyone could pull those off. You chose Mildred to flex on us plebs

[–] [email protected] 21 points 3 days ago (3 children)

In contrary to my own comment, I entirely agree with this take.

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[–] [email protected] 33 points 3 days ago (4 children)

Damn right. If I transitioned, I wouldn't take a lame name like Mildred. I'd go for something cool like Radicalorange or Forcefulblue.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 days ago (1 children)

You don't have to transition for that, most adults can get their name changed whenever they like.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago

There was a guy who changed his name to Sydney Harbour Bridge because he could.

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[–] [email protected] 120 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (5 children)

I wanna be supportive but, fucking Mildred?

Engaging in sexual intercourse with Mildred is perfectly fine as long as there is mutual consent. However, it is not required. Kind words are usually sufficient.

[–] [email protected] 35 points 3 days ago (1 children)

In addition, anal intercourse is not appreciated by everyone.

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 3 days ago (1 children)

However, it is not required

The sex, not the consent, I hope.

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[–] [email protected] 36 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I knew an old lady that has since died, her first name was Mildred. She went by her middle name because even when she was a kid, Mildred was perceived as an unattractive name.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 days ago

Mildreds out here, tryin ta take 'Mildred' back, and y'all throwin shade like people ain't have to live with dumbass fuckin names like Mildred. Leave Mildreds alone! They've got enough to deal with. Wait, they chose Mildred, like as an adult? In the present? Pfft.

[–] [email protected] 37 points 3 days ago (12 children)

I've noticed a trend with trans women picking the stupidest names, and idk why. Like I kinda get Mildred because it's a classic name and has a cute nickname. So it stands to reason maybe she has a family member that was a huge influence on her so she wants to honor her with that name but why the fuck do people pick names like Lola.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 3 days ago (2 children)

My great grandmothers were: Lola, Layla, Eula, Lulua. For real. They were born around 1900.

We have a cat named Lulu.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 days ago

And I bet Eula never even read any EULAs

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[–] [email protected] 25 points 3 days ago (7 children)

So her lips can taste like cherry cola.

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 3 days ago

Girls will be boys and boys will be girls, It's a mixed up, muddled up, shook up world, Except for Lola

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[–] [email protected] 53 points 3 days ago (5 children)

When I was in school the kids with the weird names were either picked on or they were super cool and popular. Their parents had no idea which one they were going to be when they chose the name.

Your friend has the benefit of knowing who she is already. If she knows she's going rock it, then go Mildred.

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[–] [email protected] 50 points 3 days ago (6 children)

Are geriatric names coming back? Are we going to have a generation of Gladyses and Eustices?

[–] [email protected] 35 points 3 days ago (3 children)

Eustices

That's it, I'm gettin me mallet!

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

It's called the 100-year rule.

All the common names we grew up with were retro to our parents, and names we think are just so boomer are probably going to be our grandkids' names.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 3 days ago

Looks like it. Names like Eleanor, Hazel, Lillian, Ellie and even Millie are in the top 100 baby names this year, and a couple of them are in the top 20 in the U.S.

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[–] [email protected] 66 points 3 days ago (3 children)

I gotta agree with the post. Millie would be a cute alternative Mildred. The name reminds me of mildew.

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[–] [email protected] 52 points 3 days ago (2 children)

If you want to get to Millie, start with Camilla. Not fucking Mildred.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 3 days ago (2 children)

It's actually short for Maleficent

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[–] [email protected] 55 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (7 children)
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[–] [email protected] 25 points 3 days ago

Mildred is iffy but Millie is an adorable name.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 days ago

Alright, everything’s coming up Mildred!

[–] [email protected] 35 points 3 days ago (15 children)

I 100% support people to transition. I don't think people should get to pick their own names without any veto.

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[–] [email protected] 26 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Maybe it's the meaning. Just looked it up: Mildred means "gentle strength." I'm warming up to it.

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[–] [email protected] 24 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Should have gone with Genevieve, way more modern.

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[–] [email protected] 21 points 3 days ago

Mildred sounds like a lot of fun.

  • is the chief wit at her monthly book club, where everyone is a published author
  • serves tea with strange flavors that you'll never taste again (and leave you feeling a little... dizzy)
  • can tell you your future just by talking with you for 5 minutes - with 90% accuracy
  • understands that the 1980 BBC miniseries of Pride & Prejudice is the best Austen adaptation ever
  • knows more about gardening than most horticulturists
  • when she insults you, you don't realize it until weeks later.
[–] [email protected] 9 points 3 days ago

Mildred is a metal as fuck name.

[–] [email protected] 25 points 3 days ago

I am and will always be an ally. Mildred though. 😬

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