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Now that it's a done deal, there's no reason why you can't go by your mn. The real problem you're going to face is getting everyone to call you by a new name (forget what order it is in your name). Still, it can be done. I changed my name as an adult (the complete name) and I've found if people love you and respect your choices, they'll comply. Yes, it will be challenging and it will require time, but it CAN be done. BTW, I love Anastasia and briefly considered that for my youngest dd. How are you pronouncing it? I prefer all five syllables -- ahn-ah-STAH-see-ah, LOL, and that's one reason I never used it. I just felt it was too long for regular use for me personally and I didn't like many of the nns other than Ana which is what we named her anyway (Anna). I suppose you aren't planning to use a nn?

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ETA that several members of my dh's family go by their mns (including our middle dd) and it has been no big deal -- particularly for my MIL who has totally eliminated her fn completely.

This message was edited 9/21/2011, 6:35 AM