To change my name

[bananahood]

There are several widely used shortened versions of my name. My parents disliked nickname A so I've always been known as nickname B, but I actually prefer A. My family, friends, colleagues all know me as B. I introduce myself as B. I'm about to start work somewhere new. WIBU to introduce myself as A? What if I don't like it? Think someone called Elizabeth wanting to be known as Lizzie rather than Liz.

Your name, go for it!

Your choice entirely. Go for it if you prefer the other shortening.

New job - new name ! Go for it , make a fresh start .

Do it - I had a shortened version of my name that was widely used as a child, and I used it in my first job but I don't use it at all now. My parents and family still use it sometimes but I won't even use it to sign a card to them!