absolutely. stuttering SLP (speech-language pathologist, AKA speech therapist) in training here. introductions are notorious for being one of the things we stutter over the most. often times we stutter more over certain sounds *because* we anticipate em, and sometimes it's random sounds. but names are persistently difficult. i changed my name from Jeremiah to Jer and that kinda works for me. i'll introduce myself as "Jer, rhymes with bear" cuz it's a unique name (people often think i say "Jared" instead). my lil introduction is adorable, helps people remember, and is usually a great conversation starter. i typically stutter more with strangers than with my friends. for some of my stuttering friends, it's the opposite - they stutter more with friends *because they know them* as opposed to with strangers. there are pros and cons to each situation.