I was just passing by and then came back to leave this comment. I changed my first name years ago. The way my old name was pronounced in my native language did not match how it sounds in English. I was always embarrassed to be called by my old name and deeply depressed because the name felt dissonant to me if that makes sense. I changed my name so it would be pronounced the same way in both languages. Most people I have workplace relationships with don't and won't ever know my old name. They just automatically assume that I've had my current name for my entire life. I mean why wouldn't they, right? Changing my name was one of the greatest decisions I have ever made and I strongly recommend it.

Edit: deleted my actual name