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ask me my name vs ask me for my name

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Ask me my name' is more informal and direct, while 'Ask me for my name' is more formal and polite. The choice between the two depends on the level of formality you want to convey.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 2335 views

ask me my name

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is used in informal situations when you want someone to inquire about your name directly.

Examples:

Just ask me my name if you're curious.
Why don't you ask me my name?

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Young man, you are the first person who has bothered to ask me my name in years. Griselda Weezmer.
My name's don't ask me my name.
"Ask me my name"?
Someone asks me my name and I said: "My name is Simone."
Anyone asks for me, my name is Corey.
Every time a highborn asks my name, it's trouble.
I order at Starbucks, and they ask my name.
And, if this guy asks, my name is...
And don't ask me for their names.
You should mention my name, ask for Bill Sondergaard.
Just don't ask me her name.
And if anybody here asks, my name is Johnny Abadiano now.
You wanted to see me just to ask my name?
Why do you ask my name?
In youspeech, when you thank me by name, Ask me to stand.
Then he will ask me for the names of those who did not.
Please do not ask me to name any particular Member, but I guarantee that some of the 32 members who voted in favour of the request for a quorum are no longer here.
Also forgot to ask your name.
He wouldn't know my name but ask if he knows Miss Annabella Smith.
Then why don't you ask name and address?

Alternatives:

Ask me what my name is
Ask me to tell you my name

ask me for my name

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal contexts.

This phrase is used in more formal situations when you want someone to request your name politely.

Examples:

Please ask me for my name before assuming.
Could you ask me for my name, please?

Show examples from the web [+]

Anyone asks for me, my name is Corey.
Young man, you are the first person who has bothered to ask me my name in years. Griselda Weezmer.
My name's don't ask me my name.
Every time a highborn asks my name, it's trouble.
I order at Starbucks, and they ask my name.
And, if this guy asks, my name is...
Someone asks me my name and I said: "My name is Simone."
And don't ask me for their names.
You should mention my name, ask for Bill Sondergaard.
Just don't ask me her name.
And if anybody here asks, my name is Johnny Abadiano now.
You wanted to see me just to ask my name?
Why do you ask my name?
"Ask me my name"?
In youspeech, when you thank me by name, Ask me to stand.
Then he will ask me for the names of those who did not.
Please do not ask me to name any particular Member, but I guarantee that some of the 32 members who voted in favour of the request for a quorum are no longer here.
Also forgot to ask your name.
He wouldn't know my name but ask if he knows Miss Annabella Smith.
Then why don't you ask name and address?

Alternatives:

Inquire about my name
Request my name

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