I stutter and I changed to my middle name mid 40's when I switched careers and became a CPA in Public Practice. If I had a smooth introduction to new clients, the rest of our interaction would be much more fluent. My first name started with a V and I stuttered on it every time! My second name is so much easier for me. It took awhile for friends and family to switch over, but now (many years later) if I hear my first name I truly don't realize someone is talking to me! Go for it..it has truly made an amazing difference!