I have always been rather nonplussed by the given name, just accepted and not really thought about it, but in honesty it is dated and has stereotypes attached (think Sharon, Mandy type name). My DH, misheard my name when we met and thought it was something similar but much nicer and shorter and it became my nickname to him only and it is not commonly known outside of family that he calls me this. The thing is I much prefer it and would rather it was my name. I am 40... What would your reaction be to a middle age woman changing her name? Is it just silly? I'm not thinking of doing it legally, just informing people I know and changing on message apps and social media.