My name is Michael vs I have a name, and it's Michael

Both phrases convey the same meaning, but the first one is more commonly used and concise. The second phrase is correct but less common and more verbose.

Last updated: March 23, 2024

My name is Michael

This phrase is correct and commonly used to introduce oneself by stating their name.

This phrase is a simple and direct way to inform someone of your name.

Examples:

My name is Sarah.
My name is John.
My name is Emily.

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My name is Michael Sullivan, and I'm a Freshman Cadet.
My name is Michael Lewis. I am a businessman.
My name is Michael Struk. I'm retired as a detective from the New York City Police Department.
My name is Michael and I'm here to help you.
My name is Michael Benton and I'm 12 and a half years old.
And while we're at it, my name is Michael.
My name is Michael Hanover, and I want you all to know
Michael: my name is Michael westen. I used to be a spy until...
(Michael) My name is Michael Westen.
My name is Michael Westen. I used to be a spy until...

Alternatives:

I'm Michael.
I go by the name Michael.
They call me Michael.
Michael is my name.

I have a name, and it's Michael

This phrase is correct but less common. It provides the same information but in a more verbose manner.

This phrase can be used when you want to emphasize the fact that you have a name and then reveal it.

Examples:

I have a name, and it's Sarah.
I have a name, and it's John.
I have a name, and it's Emily.

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I have a name, Emma, and I want to track it down.
I have a name, if Porunn agrees.
It doesn't have a name, and you need a password to get in.
These principles have a name, and that name is democracy.
Look, I said I was sorry, and I have a name, you know.
I told you i could give you a new name, Michael.
Her child will have a name, respectability...
My husband does have a name, Mater.
Officer have a name, Captain?
He doesn't have a name, and I need him to have a name.
I think they have a name, but I can't put my finger on it.
I don't have a name, but I can confirm she was in New Mexico, fighting with Thor and his mates.
I don't have a name, but... I can tell you where the person who is tracking the money is located.
You may not have a name, but, Red, this was done by the same mysterious enemy who has been plaguing you for months.
All faults that have a name, hers.
Our child should have a name, now that the gods have saved him.
I don't have a name, but I know this - he's FBI.
I don't have a name, just a face.
Now, what he did didn't used to have a name, but I think it's rapidly becoming quite mainstream.
Can I have a name, sir, and a credit card?

Alternatives:

My name is Michael.
I'm Michael.
I go by the name Michael.
They call me Michael.

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My name is Michael vs I have a name, and it's Michael