Post #1410741
2026-04-19 12:01 UTC
Replies (12)
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@forse@kolektiva.social 2026-04-19 12:09
@lorepozo@tech.lgbt cishet dad here. An option could be "mom" if you are the pregnant parent and "dad" if you are not. But I'm posting mostly because I want to see what people more knowledgeable than me will suggest. I hope you find something that works for you! =)
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@Bard@transfem.social 2026-04-19 12:13
@lorepozo@tech.lgbt I have a non-binary parent acquaintance who goes by "zaza".
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@M_Gatta@ecoevo.social 2026-04-19 12:39
@lorepozo@tech.lgbt I'm not non-binary myself, but I've heard the term "mapa" being used.
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@jetlagjen@gts.phillipsuk.org 2026-04-19 12:49
@lorepozo@tech.lgbt we have yet to find a decent word for our kids' other parent. It's straightforward for me to be Mum, but every option for them feels either gendered, or silly, or contrived, or forced. They've ended up being Dad for lack of better options. It's what people tend to assume from their generally masc presentation, so at least it's easy.
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@lalah@sakurajima.moe 2026-04-19 13:06
@lorepozo@tech.lgbt baba is cute and easy to pronounce (although it does mean papa in some cultures). I would go with something simple that even a toddler could say.
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@redthewizard@wandering.shop 2026-04-19 13:45
@lorepozo@tech.lgbt I know a couple who are in a similar situation, they just use their names so far.
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@SometimesLovely@mas.to 2026-04-19 13:46
@lorepozo@tech.lgbt Would a version of your chosen name not suffice?
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@GetMisch@masto.nyc 2026-04-19 13:55
@lorepozo@tech.lgbt "Buloo" "Garah" "Sintee" "Ryewaw" "Neymay" "Teetaw" ...just make up something sweet for yourself. And congratulations.
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@KneuLi@social.tchncs.de 2026-04-19 14:32
@lorepozo@tech.lgbt As a parent of 2 I have learned: Whatever you want your children to call you - they will use whatever they feel fit in different ages and situations. So maybe the more interesting question might be: What term I don't want my child to refer to me (and why)? As soon as your child gets old enough to understand your concerns it will most likely respect your feelings. Until then it might be easier to use the existing terms according to their context e.g.: the person = your name or nickname gender = nonbinary legally = parent biologically = mother (if this sounds reasonable for you) ... In the end I think it's hard to have expectations to a child as long as society is still struggling with diversity.
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@Ralph@hear-me.social 2026-04-19 15:02
@lorepozo@tech.lgbt How about Ren/Renny/Renna: Short for parent.
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@katieashborn@girlcock.club 2026-04-19 16:38
@lorepozo@tech.lgbt My kid calls me by name the vast majority of the time. It's honestly pretty comfortable
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@MxAlba@blahaj.zone 2026-04-19 22:27
@lorepozo@tech.lgbt Baba is an often used option.