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My name is vs your name is

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'My name is' is used when introducing oneself, while 'Your name is' is used when referring to the name of the person you are speaking to.

Last updated: September 13, 2024 • 1012 views

My name is

This phrase is correct and commonly used when introducing oneself.

Use 'my name is' when introducing yourself to others. It is a polite and common way to provide your name.

Examples:

Hello, my name is Sarah.
My name is John. Nice to meet you.
Hi, my name is Emily. What's yours?
May I introduce myself? My name is David.
My name is Lisa. What's your name?

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Alternatives:

I am called
They call me
My name's
I go by the name of
People know me as

your name is

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the name of the person you are speaking to.

Use 'your name is' when asking or stating the name of the person you are talking to. It is a polite way to inquire about someone's name.

Examples:

Excuse me, your name is Peter, right?
I believe your name is Sarah. Am I correct?
Your name is familiar. Have we met before?
Could you remind me? Your name is Alex, isn't it?
I think your name is Emily. Is that correct?

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Don't tell him your name is Schwartz.
And I bet your name is not Barbara.
It says your name is Alice Adrienne Santiago.
Of course, your name is Jackman too.
Because your name is spelled wrong?
For the record, your name is Helen Hubbert.
I know that your name is not Donald Draper.
We know your name is Henry frost.
Apparently, your name is Fransois Taillandier.
Great, so even your name is a lie.
I asked you what your name is.
No, your name is mrs.
Because that's what you do when your name is Yosemite Mountain Bear.
Look, whatever your name is...
You do that, nobody cares if your name is Rip Van Winkle.
As of today your name is...
And I saw on your overdue bills that your name is David Wozniak.
Drago or San Diego - whatever your name is.
No, your name is Mrs. Parkman.
Facial recognition says that your name is ted brock.

Alternatives:

What are you called?
What do they call you?
What's your name?
May I ask your name?
Could you tell me your name?

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