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My name is vs My name's

Both "my name is" and "my name's" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "My name is" is more formal and commonly used in formal situations or when introducing yourself. On the other hand, "my name's" is a contraction of "my name is" and is more casual and commonly used in everyday conversations.

Last updated: September 13, 2024 • 1157 views

My name is

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal situations or when introducing yourself.

Use "my name is" in formal situations or when introducing yourself. It is a complete sentence that introduces your name.

Examples:

My name is John.
Hello, my name is Sarah.
Excuse me, my name is David.
May I introduce myself? My name is Emily.
I would like to tell you that my name is Michael.

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Alternatives:

I am called
I go by the name of
They call me
People know me as
You can call me

My name's

This phrase is correct and commonly used in casual conversations. It is a contraction of "my name is."

Use "my name's" in informal or casual situations when talking about your name. It is a contraction that shortens the phrase for everyday use.

Examples:

Hi, my name's Alex.
My name's Kate, nice to meet you.
Hey, my name's Tom.
My name's Lisa, what's yours?
My name's Mike, and I'm from New York.

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My name's John Constantine. Philly Enquirer.
My name's Beth Halloran, I'm at 114 Brodsky Gardens.
My name's Cody Maverick, Shiverpool.
My name's Solana, Head of Marketing.
- My name's Hall. Maurice Christopher Hall.
My name's Harriet, but everybody calls me Happy.
My name's Carrie. I read one of your books...
My name's Kurt, and I'm a filmmaker.
My name's Alessandro Van - Pass.
My name's Lenny, by the way.
My name's on the wall out there.
My name's Yang, Eunhee, Nice to meet you.
My name's Hongyeon, not Hongdan.
My name's Alex, by the way.
My name's Jack. I'm a priest.
My name's Debra, okay?
My name's Cleveland Brown, by the way.
My name's Brian, not "Brain".
My name's on that story.
My name's Lilja Dögg, and leave me alone.

Alternatives:

I'm
I go by
They call me
People know me as
You can call me

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