I think that though the name doesn't Make the person...It Definately effects how they are viewed in their environment...
I know that I for one, would not have the same opinion of say my new CEO...if she were introduced to me as Ms.Cookie Smith...Rather than Ms.Susan Smith....
I Strongly feels that helps shape a person...
I went to school with a girl whose name was "Candy Cain" No Lie..
How could Anybody take That Seriously???
Shame on Her Parents...

My Name was Supposed to be Victoria or Noel...I was born close to X-mas....Victoria I Love...Vicki i detest....
Noel Is SOOOO Not Me....Too Soft...Too Fru....

However when my mother went into labor,she was reading a book and "Nicole" was the main character...hence the name
I like Nicole...I despise Nikki....which is what people tried for years to call me....