born female, still saddled with a masculine name, because why not
encountered pretty much the same bullying in school among her peers, with the additional elements of not being a decent vulcan female (didn't bond to anyone, encountered xenophobic comments related to withstanding pon farr - which served to insult her mother, as well)
decided to attend starfleet for pretty much the same reasons (go fuck yourselves live long and prosper)
fairly uncomfortable with her femininity/womanhood, prefers to be acknowledged for her mind and skills than her body/looks
can still kick kirk's ass