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you can call me by either name vs you can call me by both names

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'You can call me by either name' implies that the listener can choose to call you by one of the two names. On the other hand, 'You can call me by both names' suggests that the listener can use both names when referring to you.
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you can call me by either name

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when giving someone the option to choose between two names to address you.

Examples:

  • You can call me by either name, I don't mind.
  • You can call me by either name, John or Jonathan.
  • A) You can call me either name. B) You can call me by either name. owlman5. Senior Member. Colorado. English-US. Aug 3, 2014 · #2. Both A and B are good, ...
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  • My name is Mojdeh, but I go by "Moj" as well, so you can call me by either name. I am of Persian descent and fluent in the language as well. I love baking ...
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  • Nov 30, 2022 ...You can call me by either name,” said Zoughbi Zoughbi, founder and director of Wi'am: The Palestinian Conflict Transformation Center ...
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  • Feb 21, 2023 ... I'm sleepy or by my tag Sad, you can call me by either name It really doesn't matter. I'm here to tell you that, I do not own Slam Dunk or its ...

Alternatives:

  • You can call me by one of the names.
  • You can choose which name to call me by.

you can call me by both names

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when allowing someone to use both names when referring to you.

Examples:

  • You can call me by both names, I respond to both.
  • You can call me by both names, Sarah and Sally.
  • Oct 27, 2019 ... ... You can call me by both names. Oh or even by the third one! Chaos. Nopity Nope…

Alternatives:

  • You can call me by both of the names.
  • You can use both names to address me.

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