Womxn

[Ellora]

Womxn - “The term Womxn is an alternative term for the English language word women which has been occasionally in use since 2015 to explicitly include non-cisgender women.[1] It has been used in a similar manner as womyn and wimmin, as a rejection of the English-only etymology of 'woman' from Old English wifmon (wife of a man).[2] Due to transgender women's perceived exclusion from the usage of these respellings, an "x" is used to "broaden the scope of womanhood," to include them.[3]

The term's advocates emphasize its inclusive nature as its key benefit. "While hard to pronounce, “womxn” is perhaps the most inclusive word yet using an “x” to tinker with the word's literal approach to gender in a similar way as “Latinx,” which has become an ungendered alternative to words like “Latino” and “Latina.”[4] The term explicitly includes femme/feminine-identifying genderqueer and non-binary individuals.[5 (source - Wikipedia)

 

i love it! I was scrolling through Instagram, and saw “Womxn,” being used with the letter “X,” and I love it. I have not been especially keen on the word “man” at the end, so after I saw womxn being used, I am just beside myself with an inner joy I just can’t believe it. While “words” and letters, symbols don’t really “define” me, this one makes me feel really good, and that’s ok by me. ????!!!!

[Cyndee]

Thanks for sharing this, this morning Ellora, interesting reading. Words and language do evolve over time 

[Ellora]

2 hours ago, Cyndee said:

Thanks for sharing this, this morning Ellora, interesting reading. Words and language do evolve over time 

Thank you! It made/makes me feel all warm and fuzzy, I have been looking for words, acronyms and symbols like this and wanted to share this. 

 

2 hours ago, Cyndee said:

Words and language do evolve over time

 

So very true, even the initials "LGBT" have "evolved"  

 

"1988

From about 1988, activists began to use the initialism LGBT in the United States. Not until the 1990s within the movement did gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people gain equal respect." (Source -- Wikipedia)

 

 

[ShawnaLeigh]

This is Very interesting for sure!  I’ve never heard of this before.  
I may start using it.  

[TommieAnne]

I have seen (and used "folx") in a similar context. But I like the term "womxn" much better. Not that I can pronounce it.

TA

[Sally Stone]

Ellora,

 

I can honestly say, this is the first time I've heard this variation being used, and I thought I was pretty well-read when it came to all things transgender.  Like you, I really like the word.  I can identify with it, and it describes me nicely, maybe not a cis-woman, but still possessing so many womanly characteristics.  Thanks so much for sharing, and I do love your name.  Maybe when you get a moment, you can explain its origins.

 

Hugs,

 

Sally

[Ellora]

8 hours ago, TammyAnne said:

I have seen (and used "folx") in a similar context. But I like the term "womxn" much better. Not that I can pronounce it.

TA

I noticed "folx" a while ago. 

 

The pronunciation  seems to be the same, but the 'X" is put in place to change the appearance 

14 hours ago, Ellora said:

[1] It has been used in a similar manner as womyn and wimmin, as a rejection of the English-only etymology of 'woman' from Old English wifmon (wife of a man).

 

[Ellora]

7 hours ago, Sally Stone said:

Thanks so much for sharing

You're quite welcome! This site has helped me learn and grow within the transgender community. I felt so lost before, and TGP has helped me stand up, and has given me a voice. Im always happy when i can help others.

 

7 hours ago, Sally Stone said:

I do love your name.  Maybe when you get a moment, you can explain its origins.

 Ellora came from the movie "Willow." "Elora Danan is a fictional character from the 1988 fantasy film Willow" (Source -- Wikipedia) 

I loved the name the moment i heard it. Years later here i am on TGP trying to think of a name, and a huge smile came upon my face. Just as this site has helped me find "myself," it helped me pick my name. I havent made it legal, but it is the top two. The other is the female version on my cis name. Vicky. 

 

[ShawnaLeigh]

35 minutes ago, Ellora said:

You're quite welcome! This site has helped me learn and grow within the transgender community. I felt so lost before, and TGP has helped me stand up, and has given me a voice. Im always happy when i can help others.

 

 Ellora came from the movie "Willow." "Elora Danan is a fictional character from the 1988 fantasy film Willow" (Source -- Wikipedia) 

I loved the name the moment i heard it. Years later here i am on TGP trying to think of a name, and a huge smile came upon my face. Just as this site has helped me find "myself," it helped me pick my name. I havent made it legal, but it is the top two. The other is the female version on my cis name. Vicky. 

 

I love that movie. I have t seen it since the 80s but it’s a good one.  

[Lexi C]

Hey Ellora your such womxn LOL. hope all is well sister. thanks for the info

[Ellora]

1 hour ago, ShawnaLeigh said:

I love that movie. I have t seen it since the 80s but it’s a good one.

They finally digitized it, and I bought it immediately on VUDU.