Vaguelabel describes when an individual uses a label, or multiple labels that don't quite fit their "true" gender, even though label(s) whose definition fits the individual's gender experience "better" are known by the individual. An example would be if someone identifies as a demiboy, even though the label libramasculine fits their experience better.
A vaguelabel individual can also use multiple labels that don't fit 100%, or they could have multiple "true" labels, but only use one "not-true" label. A vaguelabel individual could use these other labels for any reason, including but not limited to:
- Their true label(s) are confusing to others around them, so they use a simpler label.
- Their true label(s) are not widely used among the community/not well known about.
- Their true label(s) have little information on them, so the individual is unsure if it truly fits.
- Their true label(s) is frowned upon by those around them, so they use a different label.
- Their true label(s)'s name sounds more uncomfortable to say than the label(s) they use instead.
If an individual does not know their true identity, and uses a different label simply to substitute for their identity as they search, or for any reason regarding not knowing their true identity, they are not vaguelabel. Vaguelabel would not be used as an identity on its own, but a word to describe an individual's experience with gender.
History
This term was coined by FANDOM user QBpotato on January 7, 2022 to describe their experience with gender and using labels.