How important is the spelling of your name?

How much does the spelling of your name impact your identity? I don't know why some people are so touchy about their name.

I have a friend called Dibya. So? Its a guy. What a pretty name for a man! After 25 years of his life, he realised he was not happy with his name. He legally changed it to Dibyo. Now I think its against the Indian law to pronounce his name with that spelling in mind.

Dibyo? How is that better? Like his name was not bad enough. Initially it was only feminine, now its feminine and Bongish. Why did he do it?

He fought back- "The Y (why) is silent". I had to ask him further.

"So, do you think you will be able to live up to your name?"

He was confused. I was confused.