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I forgot what your name was vs I forgot what your name is

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I forgot what your name was' is used when referring to a past event or situation, while 'I forgot what your name is' is used when referring to the present moment. The choice between 'was' and 'is' depends on the timeframe being discussed.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 1228 views

I forgot what your name was

This phrase is correct when referring to a past event or situation.

This phrase is used to indicate that at some point in the past, the speaker forgot the other person's name.

Examples:

  • I met him last year, but I forgot what his name was.
  • Can you remind me what the answer was?
  • She told me her favorite color, but I forgot what it was.
  • Nov 1, 2014 ... I usually just go with, "I'm terrible with names (and faces) so I forgot what your name was, I'll probably forget it again but I'll get it eventually".
  • Mar 15, 2013 ... I never told you this but when we first started talking, I forgot what your name was. I'm pretty sure you forgot mine too and when we first started ...
  • Mar 31, 2011 ... omg... i finally found you before like 5 years i loved your videos and now i forgot what your name was but i finally found you after like 1 hour of ...
  • I forgot what your name was (couldn't find the ask anymore) but! Thanks for liking my stuff! Here's a mini thank you celebration where everyone wears a knitted ...

Alternatives:

  • I forgot what your name used to be
  • I forgot what your name had been
  • I forgot what your name had become
  • I forgot what your name had
  • I forgot what your name had sounded like

I forgot what your name is

This phrase is correct when referring to the present moment.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker currently does not remember the other person's name.

Examples:

  • I'm sorry, I forgot what your name is.
  • Can you remind me what your name is?
  • I forgot what your name is, could you please tell me again?
  • I forgot what your name is, can you remind me?
  • I forgot what your name is, could you please repeat it?
  • But I'm so fucked up that I forgot what your name is. We can jump in my drop- head and pop the throttle. Live our lives for the moment, baby, fuck tomorrow
  • well well well if it isn't me dragging this out for as long as possible because i forgot what your name is. 57 retweets 145 likes. Reply. Retweet. 57. Retweeted. 57.
  • Ok, Im sorry i forgot what your name is but you e-mailed me before and you said that you would forgive me for all that i said to you. Well I do go to church but it ...
  • Jul 26, 2014 ... Nice Video I forgot what your name is cuz i left maple and recently came back :/ youre not as funded as i thought you were o.o. Read more ...

Alternatives:

  • I forgot what your name is called
  • I forgot what your name is known as
  • I forgot what your name is referred to as
  • I forgot what your name is identified as
  • I forgot what your name is recognized as

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