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Re:Ask HN: Help me pick a name. Transgender + Startups =? by anigbrowl on Sunday July 15, 2012 @10:41PM (#4249064)
'Tranny' is generally considered offensive to transgender people.

I vote for Transformer.

Re:Ask HN: Help me pick a name. Transgender + Startups =? by alliem on Monday July 16, 2012 @12:37AM (#4249326)
Thanks for pointing that out and the suggestion, but couldn't we be opening ourselves up to litigation from the toymakers?
Re:Ask HN: Help me pick a name. Transgender + Startups =? by anigbrowl on Monday July 16, 2012 @11:54AM (#4251171)
Unlikely, as you'd be operating in a different field and there'd be no opportunity for consumer confusion - but obviously you should check with a trademark lawyer or consultant, whichever name you go for.