demigirl

Demigirl is a gender identity used by some people to describe a partial or fluctuating alignment with girlhood or womanhood. Individuals who identify as demigirl may feel they are partly, but not wholly, a girl, or that their sense of girlness changes over time. As part of the broader category of demigenders, demigirl signals a position along the nonbinary spectrum rather than an exclusive identification with the binary sexes.

Because gender is self-identified, there is no single definition that fits everyone who uses the term. Some demigirls emphasize a partial connection to girlhood, while others describe their identity as contingent or evolving. The term is commonly discussed alongside related identities such as demiboy, genderfluid, or bigender, though each person’s experience is distinct. Some people who identify as demigirl also consider themselves transgender, while others do not.

Pronouns and presentation vary by person. Demigirls may use she/her pronouns, they/them, or other pronoun sets, and may or may not present in ways that align with traditional femininity. The term is primarily about internal sense of self rather than outward appearance, and it is not tied to a specific sexual orientation.

Contextually, demigirl is used within LGBTQIA+ communities and online discussions, and its recognition and interpretation can differ by region and culture. It is a non-medical, self-described identity. As with other gender identities, respect for a person’s self-identification and chosen pronouns is important, and individuals may choose to describe their identity with different terms over time.