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CocoPorridge · 20/02/2017 09:00

I was born Charles Michael. I've been known as Charlie my entire life. I'm now transitioning to become a woman and would like a new name. I don't wish to be known as Charlie as although it is a unisex name, I'd like something "new" for my new life. However I was name after my grandfater, Charles Michael and my dad is Michael Charles so the two names have sentimental value.

The most obvious choice is Charlotte Michelle but my younger sister is Michelle Charlotte.

What can you suggest please?

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Fabellini · 20/02/2017 09:07

Michaela, or Charlene? or change completely....your dad and your sister both have names for your grandfather....what about your grandmother? Maybe you could have her name....or a derivative? So if she was (or is, she could still be on the go for all I know!) Elizabeth, you could have Elise, iykwim?

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Awwlookatmybabyspider · 20/02/2017 09:08

Charlene Micheala
Micheala Charlene

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Sugarpiehoneyeye · 20/02/2017 10:21

Charlize Mischa
Charisse Mikki

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Sugarpiehoneyeye · 20/02/2017 10:24

Hope all goes well OP, you're nearly there, how fabulous for you !
Here's wishing you a very happy new life. 🍾💐
Make sure you pick the name that YOU like.

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twobarnsmammisonthebus · 20/02/2017 10:24

Cara Michaela

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NuffSaidSam · 20/02/2017 10:47

You could keep Charlie as a middle name. Or use Michael as a double-barrel with your surname, so you could be e.g. Elizabeth Jane Michael-Smith. Then choose a name that you love/means something to you as a first name.

You could take your Great Grandmother's name i.e. your Grandfather's mother. Or your own Grandmother's name. It seems like there are enough people named after your Grandfather! Or any other family name, maybe your mum?

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babyinthacorner · 20/02/2017 10:55

Congratulations!
My son is Charlie Michael 😊

I think Charlotte Michelle if your sister is Michelle Charlotte is lovely!

Charlize? Carla? Micheline? Mica (Meesha)?

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elQuintoConyo · 20/02/2017 10:56

Oooh Cara is pretty Smile or Carla/Clara?

Something like Cara Mischa.

Or the names of your grandmother as mentioned is a lovely idea too.

My cousin changed from James to Jasmine and it was a long and difficult journey Flowers

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KlingybunFistelvase · 20/02/2017 10:57

Clara or Carly maybe? Or just change it completely to something completely different.

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KlingybunFistelvase · 20/02/2017 10:58

X post elquinto

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Sophronia · 20/02/2017 11:28

Carlotta
Carla
Cara
Charlize
Caroline
Carolina
Charla

Michelle
Michaela
Mischa
Micha
Misha
Micheline
Michelina

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KanyeWesticle · 20/02/2017 11:41

Perhaps something from your mother or grandmother's side?

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pieceofpurplesky · 20/02/2017 11:46

Shelly?
Shelby?

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Sugarpiehoneyeye · 20/02/2017 12:38

Charlton Micah

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GirlOverboard · 20/02/2017 13:17

Lottie, Carly, Michaela, Shelley, Chiara, Charis, Charity, Misha, Charli, Mia, Caroline, Carla, Carol...

I think Carly would be my pick, I love that name. But you could of course just choose something entirely new and keep the other two names as middle names.

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MrsMeeseeks · 20/02/2017 13:18

Charlotte.

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