I'm so sorry you're hurting so much, ennie I agree with what all the others have already wisely said better than I ever could. You've been given some great advice on this thread. I'd suggest to follow it if you can. I'll try not to repeat it too much. I wouldn't take those comments too seriously if you can. It seems like they were just some silly comments. Of course it's not your fault if you have that name. Sometimes names can have a negative connotation to other people, or even positive. I don't think you can truly avoid that. As long as they don't straight up offend you for it, I'd suggest to just take it as a light joke. Nothing too serious. There's nothing wrong with your name. Of course, if you feel uncomfortable with it for your own personal reasons, you can always change it or use a nickname, like MoxieDoxie has already suggested. That's your decision. Either way, I wouldn't worry too much about it. That's just my opinion though. The final decisione is up to you. Remember that we're here for you if you need it. Feel free to PM me anytime. Let me know if I can do something to help you. Wish you good luck! Let us know how it goes. I'm so sorry you have to deal with all of this, ennie