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What is my name vs what are my name

The correct phrase is "What is my name?". The verb "is" should be used because "name" is singular. Using "are" would be incorrect in this context.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 797 views

What is my name

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to ask someone for their name. It is grammatically correct because "name" is singular, so the verb "is" should be singular as well.

Examples:

  • What is my name?
  • Can you tell me what my name is?
  • Do you remember what my name is?
  • I forgot, what is my name?
  • Could you remind me what my name is?
  • You heard me, what is my name?
  • If you own building, what is my name?
  • 'Now, Mrs Queen, what is my name?
  • Don't worry about what my name is.
  • What? My name is Agent John Nelson, International Operations.
  • Don't worry about what my name is.
  • I should know what my name is.
  • Wanting to know where I live, what my name is all and that.
  • Well, first let me tell you what my name is.
  • And what is your name, my beautiful seer?
  • "What" is my middle name.
  • I think you know what my name is... ...Prudence.
  • Mrs. Mauriello, I know what my name is, Mrs. Mauriello.
  • What is the name of my star?
  • What is your name, my lady?
  • - What is your name, my friend?
  • Could you tell me what my name is?
  • Do you know what my name is, Guinevere?
  • Do you guys know what my name is?
  • Right now I'm not even sure what my name is.

Alternatives:

  • What's my name?
  • Could you tell me my name?
  • Can you remind me of my name?
  • Do you know what my name is?
  • Can you inform me of my name?

what are my name

This phrase is incorrect in English. The verb "are" should not be used with the singular noun "name".

  • You give me her name and tell her my name, or you go her name, my name, my name, her name.
  • My name is Peter MacNicol, ICC investigation.
  • I can write my name too.
  • That's my name for doctors who rock.
  • - Much more interesting than my name.
  • - My name is Margaret Hale.
  • My name really is the Great Unknown.
  • - My name is Ballin Mundson.
  • $65,000 in preapproved credit cards in my name.
  • My name is D.J. Ross strongbow.
  • -My name is von Richthofen.
  • People won't forget my name when...
  • My name was erased from the board.
  • Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Lauren Beck.
  • The Peabody Foundation actually included my name on the invitation...
  • Not just my name... Anything.
  • My name was already written... somewhere.
  • Fancy your remembering my name day.
  • My mother has trouble remembering my name.
  • Mr President, my name was mentioned.

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