Pseudonyms

Pseudonyms are invented names, which, like initials, can, if they are neutral, ambiguous or contrary to conventional use, allow an author to pass for the other sex as well as disguise their identity.

Authors who have used pseudonyms

• Louky Bersianik
• Jayge Carr
• Janine Cross
• C.L. Moore
• Sheri S. Tepper
• James Tiptree, Jr.
• Rebecca West
• M.K. Wren

See List of women's pseudonyms and variant names for more. See also Female and gender-ambiguous names used by men.