My name is more like a girl's name, called Tao Yuqi. Some students call me Tao Jie. I am so depressed. Are others joking or what do you mean?

It's a popular name. People don't mean any harm. It's a joke.

Many actresses in the entertainment circle are called Grandpa. These are all terms, which can be regarded as a compliment or a derogatory one, depending on how you interpret them.

Similarly, there are feminine names among male stars. For example, Chen Kun has a nickname called Factory Flower. This is a high praise for his appearance, don't you think?

I once had a male classmate with the word Fen in his name. Everyone called him Cathy, but he was still very happy. When we knew that he was a good cook, we also called him a cook.

So, to some extent, people call you that because they like you.