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My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Djicemob: 7:37pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
My Name Is.... My Names Are... This has caused serious arguments between me and friends couple of times so i decided to bring it to the house.English Language Gurus and Linguists,what are your take on the above phrases,which is better and grammatically correct when introducing oneself.Hopefully we can all learn a thing or two from your inputs. 16 Likes |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by umar745(m): 7:39pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
Answers plz. I also wanna know 2 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by StarMogul(m): 7:40pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
"My name is" is grammatically correct because it refers to a particular individual. 111 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Shortyy(f): 7:41pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
my name is Goodluck. my names are Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. 119 Likes 11 Shares |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by delishpot: 7:42pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
My Name is 8 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Pineapp: 7:42pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
My "name is"=singular. My "names are"=plural.. Both phrases are correct depending on the situation. 44 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Nobody: 7:44pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
Shortyy:Exactly.....its concord..... "is" agrees with singular while "are" goes with plural. 13 Likes |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by STANPASQUAL(m): 7:46pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
My name is STANPASQUAL!!
my names are Stan Pasqual!! 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by piicity(m): 7:49pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
Ishilove and misclassy oya come and tell us if you're sure you are very good in english 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Djicemob: 8:01pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
Shortyy:Something doesnt sound or look right about saying "my names are..." 219 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Djicemob: 8:02pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
piicity:And MizMycoli too ![]() 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by JigsawKillah(m): 8:03pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
My name na Jigsaw is correcter than una's ![]() ![]() Quote me if I right 11 Likes |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Shortyy(f): 8:04pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
Djicemob:my names are not "my name are" didn't you notice the s at the back of the name? jeeeez. 6 Likes |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Djicemob: 8:06pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
elego1:But your name and your lastname is your identity representing you as a singular entity ![]() 323 Likes 24 Shares |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Djicemob: 8:07pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
Shortyy:It was actually a typo from me,I actually meant the name(s) with an S. 3 Likes |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Shortyy(f): 8:10pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
Djicemob:i just answered what you asked. if you are still confused, get an English tutor. 2 Likes |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Djicemob: 8:12pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
Shortyy:Sorry Ma ![]() 42 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Shortyy(f): 8:15pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
Djicemob:good boy ![]() |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Djicemob: 8:16pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
Shortyy:Eh una too like quarrel ![]() 12 Likes |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Shortyy(f): 8:21pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
Djicemob:no be you no wan understand ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Djicemob: 8:26pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
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Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Shortyy(f): 8:33pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
Djicemob:iranu ![]() 7 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by uchennamani(m): 9:00pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
Djicemob:They are both correct depending on the context in which it was used. My name is Uche but my names are Uche Nnamani. When asked his name during the Oputa Panel hearing by the chairman; Whole Soyinka replied:'my name is Wole'. The chairman became angry and Prof. Soyinka told him that he should asked him his names. Grammatically, the subject must agree with the verb. The noun subjects 'name or names' must go with its verb equivalents 'is or are' respectively. it is wrong to say ' My name is Uche Nnamani or my name are Uche.' 33 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by MizMyColi(f): 9:15pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
Djicemob: well, here's my reasoning... In a sane world, no body has just one name. The family is the smallest unit of human interactions and an emotional centre of sorts. We'd all be lost if we had no family to identify with, which explains the reasons a sane human would normally crave for a sense of belonging.... Now this family you belong to has a name, that is first and foremost, who you are. Which is why you don't hear people like Khloe Kardashian saying, "I am a Khloe"...but you can hear her saying "I am a Kardashian" There's something about pedigree that speaks volumes of the stuff you're made of. In other words, your surname and your name are dependent on each other and actually function as ONE when it comes to introducing yourself in a formal/semi-formal setting. So, I'd rather go with my name IS Margaret Thatcher. As far as identifying me is concerned, none is complete without the other. I am Margaret and I'm a Thatcher. In other words, my name is Margaret Thatcher. "My names are" should, or, can be used when you need to make known your different names/titles, which to a very large extent are independent of the other. For Example; His name is Jehovah Elshaddai. And His names are Jehovah Elshaddai, Jehovah Tsidkenu, Jehovah Shammah, Jehovah Nissi..... Respectively. You catch my drift? ![]() 413 Likes 37 Shares |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Djicemob: 9:26pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
MizMyColi:You killed it ![]() 101 Likes 6 Shares |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Sanchez01: 9:28pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
elego1: uchennamani:Unfortunately, both of you are wrong. There is no such thing as "my names are...". Here lemme explain; 1. The question is "What IS your NAME?": Note, the question did not come with the plural BrE+ form which in this regard would be "ARE". Hence, the question is directed to a singular form or entity (which is one person) and the answer would be singular as well. Therefore "My name is Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is most correct". 2. "Name" is a Noun but one's name is singular: This is quite complicated but simple at the same time. A name is an identity by which something is known or described as. So, when we say "Names", we refer to several others but this is the tricky part; regardless of how many names you bear or carry, you are ONE person. Hence,, we refer to you as a singular entity and not belonging to the plurality class. Hermaphrodites who are even known to possess both male and female features are not pluralized. Bearing the above in mind, it would imply that the several "NAMES" you have all belong to "ONE" person which is YOU. This is why it is proper to say "My name is Goodluck Ebele Jonathan". NB: Goodluck+Ebele+Jonathan are all names but they belong to ONE person, therefore it cannot be pluralized during introduction. Finally, instead of saying "My names are" just say "My full name is..." E.g; Customs inspector: Would you please state your name? Passenger: I'm Goodluck Jonathan Inspector: Excuse me, sir. Would you please state your full name? / Would you please state your name in full? Passenger: Sorry! My full name is Goodluck Ebele Jonathan 173 Likes 13 Shares |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Nastydroid(m): 9:30pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
MizMyColi:And someone provided an answer with just two lines ![]() 15 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by iykedare(m): 9:36pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
Shortyy: Olodo 50 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Azedplus(m): 9:49pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
@ op , u make such moment am always happy being a nlder..... @ Sanchez01 and MizMyColi , I think u both nailed it 12 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Atlantian: 9:49pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
My NAME is My NAMES are 2 Likes |
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