Hello
my name is
MJ
my pronouns are
they/them
How to use my name
My full name
Meg-John Barker
If you're adding me to a list of names, please use this name.
Personal name
MJ
This is the name I want to be addressed by during a conversation.
On an envelope
Dr MJ Barker
Please use this name when adding my name to an address in a formal context. For example, on an envelope.
Formal name
Meg-John
I use this name in formal contexts. For example, a letter addressed to me might start 'Dear Meg-John'.
How to use my pronouns
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
MJ is a book-lover.
They are about to finish reading a book.
Books are a good gift for them.
That is their third book this month!
Your book collection is smaller than theirs.
They are taking some time for themself to read.