I have on the page „Du bist Halle“ attempted to, to provide a factual explanation of my name and gender change to speak factually about my name and gender change. Unfortunately, this attempt was publicly portrayed as a provocation. I explicitly reject that characterization.
On August 5, I initiated the change of my gender marker as well as my name change.
I deliberately chose completely ordinary German first names: Anne as my first and Frank as my second given name.
I am officially registered for reclassification as diverse. However, in my own perception and identity, I feel almost entirely as a woman—as I have always experienced myself.
That is why Anne is my first given name and Frank my second.
The choice was made not out of political or provocative motivation, but based on a personal connection: two close friends of mine, a couple, bear these names. For me, it was a familiar, private decision.
On the question of potential confusion
After I was made aware of possible confusion, I proactively reached out to the Anne Frank House in the Netherlands.
I clearly explained that my choice of name represents no provocation, no presumption, and no instrumentalization.
The Anne Frank House acknowledged my explanation and responded to me.
I will publish this correspondence on my blog to transparently substantiate my statements.
Current Legal Situation
The name change has been registered.
The only remaining step for formal completion is my personal signature at the registry office.
I am currently unable to do this, as I am living in exile and would face a concrete risk of imprisonment if I were to return.
For this reason, I will pursue legal action in order to exercise my right to self-determination.
This right is directly linked to human dignity as well as the general right of personality.
Personal Address
Regardless of formal completion, the following applies:
Anyone who wishes to do so may already address me by my first name.
My Name is:
Anne Frank Liebich
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