Many members of the DU community use a first name or full name that differs from their legal name. These may include individuals who prefer to use:

• a middle name instead of a first name;
• a nickname;
• an anglicized name;
• names with special characters: e.g., Renée, François, Zoë, Sørina, Peña
• a name to which the individual is in the process of legally changing;
• a name that better represents the individual's gender identity;
• a name that reflects professional activities, publications, etc.