This glossary has been produced by members of LGBTQ+ youth groups in England with Dr Lucy Jones from the University of Nottingham. We hope it helps you to understand the language used by many young LGBTQ+ people to describe their lives and their identities, and to support them through their journey into adulthood.

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Deadname

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Many trans people use this term to refer to their given name at birth, which they no longer use. It's important to use the name(s) people are most comfortable with.

Drag

Description

Dressing up and performing as a different gender to the one you usually identify with.

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