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I knew your name vs I have your name

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I knew your name' is used when referring to a past event where the speaker learned the person's name. 'I have your name' is used when the speaker currently possesses the person's name.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 1036 views

I knew your name

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a past event where the speaker learned the person's name.

This phrase is used to indicate that at a specific point in the past, the speaker was aware of the name of the person being referred to.

Examples:

I knew your name when we first met.
She told me her name, so I knew your name already.

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I wish I knew your name.
I knew your name was Kyle.
I knew your name in the before.
Make it easier if I knew your name.
I knew I knew your name.
Perhaps the reason I hated Bases Loaded is that I knew your name.
I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.
And then when I saw you at Evan's I knew your name.
And that I always called you Nicole, even though I knew your name was Jane.
(Starts engine) I'd really feel more comfortable if I knew your name...
Do you know how I knew your name was Doc?
I KNEW YOUR NAME BEFORE I HEARD IT.
- (laughs) - Wow. I thought I knew your name from somewhere.

Alternatives:

I remembered your name
I recognized your name
I recalled your name
I was aware of your name

I have your name

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when the speaker currently possesses the person's name.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker currently has the name of the person being referred to.

Examples:

I have your name on the list.
Don't worry, I have your name and contact details.

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- And may I have your name?
- May I have your name, please?
I have your name... on a $5,000 transfer via Western Union to a 9/11 hijacker.
I have your name emblazoned on my rear end forever.
May I have your name and initial?
May I have your name before we commit grand theft auto?
Can I have your name, sir?
May I have your name, please? Gail Potter.
- May I have your name please, sir? - Paul Conroy.
May I have your name, please? Gail Potter.
- May I have your name, ma'am?
May I have your name and telephone number, please?

Alternatives:

I possess your name
I hold your name
I retain your name
I keep your name

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