Dude man, do you ever get embarassed if you wear running shoes that aren't branded? Or clothes that aren't branded as you walk through your fashion district?

I think your issue may not necessarily be the name, but what advertising has done to your head. If you don't have a "name brand" product, you may feel suddenly left out of the loop and alienated. Most companies run a business for money only and advertisement has bit you good and hard....
Just realize.. you're riding man, I'd die to ride anything, as long as it's sub-25 lbs.. [I'm a weak man]....lol
I could really care less what bike it is... I bought my bike because of that damn sexy sculpted frame [i'm also superficial], regardless of what brand it was...
Anywhoo, laugh at the other people who look at your bike in a funny way... because you know those guys are just posers who wanna look good in a group ride...