I changed my name.... I'll never forgive my parents for calling me Ratface.

A name is so personal. I can't imagine changing one's name to fit in better, though if people were always mispronouncing it I probably would consider a name change. I've taught ESL classes where some students use English names. I generally prefer their original names, because I feel sort of left out when I know the English name is not the one they use in their own country or with their friends. On the other hand, I'm relieved when some of them do choose to use familiar English names, because their original names are hard to pronounce and equally hard to remember.

Sometimes changing your name makes it easier to connect to people. While in Mexico I have been introducing myself as "Mariana" although my name is Maureen. My real name is difficult for people to pronounce, and they can never remember it! I would rather change my name so that people can say it and remember it.

I've never had the problem with my name. Probably because it's international. My name is Olga. I would not change ;)

Нет!!! Это ведь МОЕ имя, зачем его ради чего то менять.