Non-binary dominant title

[bushyTrail]

So, I'm writing a BDSM story with a non-binary dominant character (biologically a female), but I'm not sure how they should be addressed by their sub. "Master" and "mistress" do not obviously work.
I was thinking "Mixtress", but maybe there is already a standard name. Any ideas/thoughts?

Thanks!

 

[Jada59]

Boss? My ex used to call me "Mylege" as in his allegiance.

 

[bushyTrail]

Boss? My ex used to call me "Mylege" as in his allegiance.

Unfortunately I can't have them called "boss"! I already have a "Marcie"-type character who uses that and it's kind of important for the plot. I like My liege, though..

 

[Lascivity]

"Owner" might work, although it also might imply a slightly different (more pet-like) relationship than what you're aiming for.

 

[FemmeHeather]

Chris Parker went by "Trainer".

I also like the sound of "Sovereign".

 

[bushyTrail]

"Owner" might work, although it also might imply a slightly different (more pet-like) relationship than what you're aiming for.

Yeah... Also "trainer" sounds more like there is training in progress, which is not always true, once the relationship is stable enough...

 

[Bramblethorn]

Reddit discussion on the same topic: https://www.reddit.com/r/genderqueer/comments/4ozcgp/gender_neutral_titleshonorifics/

 

[TarnishedPenny]

'Staff'?

Although, although, it could be that the sub has to guess, with punishments and rewards given for guessing right or wrong.

 

[UsuallyPresent]

I'm kind of surprised no one has brought up Japanese suffixes.

-San is the rough equivalent of 'Mr/Mrs/Ms/Mz/..'

-Sama is -san on steriods. Lord, Queen, Boss, Leader, something like that

-Chun is used for 'cute' beings lower in the social scale than you. I've seen it used with good effect with a sub before.

This link explains them all in more detail and adds some other terms that might be of interest.

I'm sure there're other terms from other languages/cultures that may apply, these are just the ones that first came to mind for me.

 

[bushyTrail]

I'm kind of surprised no one has brought up Japanese suffixes.

-San is the rough equivalent of 'Mr/Mrs/Ms/Mz/..'

-Sama is -san on steriods. Lord, Queen, Boss, Leader, something like that

-Chun is used for 'cute' beings lower in the social scale than you. I've seen it used with good effect with a sub before.

This link explains them all in more detail and adds some other terms that might be of interest.

I'm sure there're other terms from other languages/cultures that may apply, these are just the ones that first came to mind for me.

That's very original! I didn't think of that! Right now, though, I'm partial to "Keeper", from the reddit thread posted by Bramblethorn: I find it very romantic.

 

[DeepGreenEyes]

The Puppeteer.

 

[bushyTrail]

Ok, I think I've found an appropriate name. Thanks to everybody for the input!
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