Himselfher

Himselfher is a coined pronoun used in discussions of gender-inclusive language. It blends the forms of himself and herself to refer to a person who does not identify exclusively as male or female, or who prefers a pronoun that reflects both identities. As a neopronoun, it appears in conversations about expanding pronoun options beyond traditional he, she, and they, and it is sometimes proposed as part of individual personal style guides.

Usage and forms: In many proposals, himselfher functions as a third-person singular pronoun. Because neopronouns are user-defined, the exact forms and grammar can vary; some speakers also use a reflexive form aligned with the base pronoun, while possessive elements may be expressed as “his/her” for possessive determiners or as “his/hers” for possessive pronouns. Providing a pronoun introduction or note helps listeners interpret the form. Example sentences illustrate potential usage in context: Subject: “Alex announced himselfher intention to participate.” Object: “The organizer congratulated himselfher on the achievement.” Reflexive: “Alex reminded himselfher of the deadline.” Possessive determiner: “That is himselfher plan.” Possessive pronoun: “The decision was himselfher.”

Reception and context: The use of himselfher is not widely established in mainstream writing. Some communities adopt neopronouns to promote inclusivity, while others prefer more widely understood forms. When encountering the term, readers and editors are encouraged to respect the pronouns chosen by individuals and to clarify usage when it is not immediately clear.

See also: neopronouns, gender-neutral language, list of gender pronouns.