Be it therefore known that I was named Maryashe, for a bygone aunt.

I was never called by my full name, however.

"Maryashe" was too dignified for me.

I was always "Mashinke," or else "Mashke," by way of diminutive.

A variety of nicknames, mostly suggested by my physical peculiarities, were bestowed on me from time to time by my fond or foolish relatives.