I find it fascinating how much my own preconceptions played into my reactions of female Fraser still being called "Fraser"-- I didn't realize I had that hangup

Exactly! I had the same problem (or, well, it wasn't a problem, just a bit of weirdness that seeped through and influenced all of my reactions to this story). And I second the thought-provoking qualities of this story, as regards to genre. You are right on the money, Jade!