She asked me for my name. vs She asked me my name.

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They have the same meaning and can be used interchangeably.

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She asked me for my name.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when someone requests or inquires about a specific piece of information, in this case, the person's name.

Examples:

She asked me for my name before introducing me to the group.
He asked me for my name so he could add me on social media.

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Carlos. You asked me my name.
When the most beautiful woman I had ever seen asked me my name.
So, Steve, you never asked me my name.
And she asked for you by name.
Tyrol said that she asked for you by name.
I am surprised you never asked about my name.
You've never asked me my real name.
When she asked me some questions about Mozart, she got suspicious because for a minute I couldn't place the name.
She's furious and asked for you by name.
She asked me who I was and I explained why my name was Sugar and how I was involved with the website.
I don't think he asked their names.
I didn't even asked your name.
When I first met her, she asked me what my name was and then asked me what her name was.
We've known each other a long time, but I don't think I've ever asked your name.
You won't go looking for my name.
I'm sorry. I never actually asked your name.
He asked for you by name.
Patient asked for you by name.
Then he asked for me by name.
He asked for him by name.

Alternatives:

She asked me to tell her my name.
She asked me what my name was.
She asked me if I could share my name.
She asked me to provide my name.
She asked me about my name.

She asked me my name.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used when someone requests or inquires about a specific piece of information, in this case, the person's name. It is a more direct way of expressing the same idea.

Examples:

She asked me my name and then introduced me to the group.
He asked me my name so he could address me properly.

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Carlos. You asked me my name.
When the most beautiful woman I had ever seen asked me my name.
So, Steve, you never asked me my name.
And she asked for you by name.
Tyrol said that she asked for you by name.
I am surprised you never asked about my name.
You've never asked me my real name.
When I first met Mr. Gates and he asked me my name...
When she asked me some questions about Mozart, she got suspicious because for a minute I couldn't place the name.
She's furious and asked for you by name.
She asked me who I was and I explained why my name was Sugar and how I was involved with the website.
He never called me my name.
I demand you tell me my name.
Point being, you gave me my name.
I don't think he asked their names.
I didn't even asked your name.
When I first met her, she asked me what my name was and then asked me what her name was.
I'll give you 100 bucks if you can tell me my name.
My number is 44433321, tell me my name.
You just have to tell me my name.

Alternatives:

She asked me for my name.
She asked me to tell her my name.
She asked me what my name was.
She asked me if I could share my name.
She asked me to provide my name.

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She asked me for my name. vs She asked me my name.