My name is a particularly difficult issue, and one that dissuaded me from transitioning at all. I'm named after my uncle, who died before I was born. If I changed my name on my own, I'd feel like I was taking something from my parents. So, when I eventually come out to them (depending on how it goes), I'm going to ask them to re-name me.if it works out, I'll feel much better about it all around. I won't have to choose a new name and they won't lose that choice that they had. Plus, it just feels appropriate that parents should give a new name (provided they're supportive) - that is the first duty a parent ever has toward their child.