[ErnBatavia]

I've always been called by my middle name since babyhood, since I shared first name (but not a junior) with Dad.....for things official, I use the first name by which I am not known.

It does have it's advantages, such as in solicitations...if any asks for 'first name', I know it's likely bogus.

[pepperhead]

I have went by my middle name all my life as well.