Hello
my name is
Daniel
my pronouns are
they/them
'Daniel Stead' is pronounced
DAHN-yel STED
This is how I pronounce my own name when speaking English.
My full name
Daniel Stead
If you're adding me to a list of names, please use this name.
Personal name
Daniel
This is the name I want to be addressed by during a conversation.
On an envelope
Mx D Stead
Please use this name when adding my name to an address in a formal context. For example, on an envelope.
Formal name
Mx Stead
I use this name in formal contexts. For example, a letter addressed to me might start 'Dear Mx Stead'.
Email name
DJStead
Please use this name when addressing me at the start of an email. For example, 'Dear DJStead'.
To speak about a person in English, you don't need to know their gender but you do need to know which pronouns to use. This information can't be determined from a person's name or what they look like, so we include it on everyone's page.
they/them
Daniel plays board games.
They are a bit competitive.
Maybe you will win a game against them one day.
Their board game collection is impressive.
Your collection is a lot smaller than theirs.
Daniel keeps a journal to remind themself of past gaming victories.