I went by Anne when I was a child, all the way though high school as I thought "Milady" was too old-fashioned, too much a title instead of a name and then i got to college and realized it was a way to stand out, to ensure I was noticed, so I embraced my name. After a while it felt more natural than Anne does.
It is nice to meet you Alecto.
Being the only one who is new is never a good feeling.