I resented being given the middle name [name_f]Maria[/name_f], along with my two sisters, aunts and grandmother. As a young male living in an [name_f]English[/name_f] country I was constantly worried about people finding out and being teased. Growing older I became accustomed to it and could see how it might appeal to some people but I would never impose such an affliction on a son of mine when there are so many nice male names from which to choose.