We’ve seen artists reveal baby genders, announce engagements, even name fans’ babies—but singer-songwriter Beth McCarthy just upped the ante with something even more meaningful: helping a trans fan choose her new name, live onstage.
In a moment that’s gone viral on TikTok (with over 3 million views and counting), the bisexual musician—who uses she/they pronouns—shared a beautiful exchange from a recent show where a fan asked for help picking her new name. In the video, the fan can be seen holding a sign that read: “Hi Beth, I’m actually trans. Can you choose my new name?”
“So, your name was David,” McCarthy begins, reaching out to hold the fan’s hand. “I think the name Luna is really beautiful.”
The fan’s jaw drops. Her eyes widen. And then comes the magic:
“I was gonna save it for me having a kid,” McCarthy says, “but you look beautiful and you shine like the moon. Would you like to be called Luna?”
“Yeah, yes. Thank you so much,” Luna replies, voice shaking with joy.
“David No More, We Knight You as Luna”
What followed was part hug, part adoption, part royal ceremony. After embracing, Luna joked, “I think I’m your kid now. You are adopting me.”
McCarthy smiled, turned to the crowd, and declared: “I love you so much. David no more, we knight you as Luna.”
In the caption, McCarthy wrote:
“Luna you will forever be in my heart, thank you for giving me the honour to choose your new name. I hope it helps you to shine brighter than you already do.”
The comments section became a love letter to queer joy:
“Cool so I am SOBBING at the friend who is sobbing,” actor Jasmin Savoy Brown (Yellowjackets) wrote on Instagram.
“This is the best sweetest most beautiful thing i’ve seen in a while. this is life saving work,” another user wrote.
Trans Joy
Beth McCarthy has long been a voice for visibility and self-expression in music, and this moment proves how far even a few words—spoken with love—can go.
It wasn’t just a name. It was affirmation, connection, and pure magic. Happy almost Pride!
