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Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by AlPeter: 10:42pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
Sanchez01 mhizmycoli you both nailed it. The name is a source of identification and the one you were given at birth all of it constitute your own unique identity so whether it reads like a novel or not that name identifies YOU as a singular entity so the correct usage is: my name is oladimeji akinlola adeote animashaun Okikiola. 4 Likes |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by AlPeter: 10:43pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
......Sanchez01 mhizmycoli you both nailed it. The name is a source of identification and the one you were given at birth all of it constitute your own unique identity so whether it reads like a novel or not that name identifies YOU as a singular entity so the correct usage is: my name is oladimeji akinlola adeote animashaun Okikiola. 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by mejai(m): 10:50pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
holly molly! am getting more confused now with all d comments above 2 Likes |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by rkarang: 10:56pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
Shortyy: Miss Perfectionist/Lexicographer 5 Likes |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Djicemob: 10:58pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
rkarang:No mind her,she seriously dey talk wrong thing 7 Likes |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by mayorchelsea(m): 11:09pm On Jul 03, 2015 |
StarMogul:"to a one individual".I agree with your correction but the part I quoted, na grammatical suicide. #NA JOKE 3 Likes |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Nobody: 12:27am On Jul 04, 2015 |
When referring to the first name and surname, forget "my names are" it is clearly a mathematical logic which does not work in linguistics. However, one can say "my names are" when referring to aliases. E g My names are death, coffin, and undertaker. One point to note here is, when using "are" a list usually follows. So, if you are to say my names are, you should list them. e.g My names are segun and adelaja Instead of "my name is segun adelaja" In short, whenever you are asked your name, reply with "my name is" and then pronounce your name as a phrase. Or, say "my names are" and then list your names. Using and before the last item. That is grammatically correct. Cheers! 20 Likes |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by freecocoa(f): 12:32am On Jul 04, 2015 |
My name is Osewa Seun. 3 Likes |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by dhardline(m): 12:40am On Jul 04, 2015 |
This is the easiest break down for yoy bro.... When you use ARE in a question the response is accompanied by an AND added to it. So if i ask 'What ARE your names?' then the reply must be 'my names ARE Goodluck,Ebele AND Jonathan. Which we all know the response automatically is a wrong way of saying ones name. But asking 'what IS your name?' gives the response my name IS Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. All names becomes a singular representation of ones identity. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Israel5(m): 12:51am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Nigerians that bear numerous names. Here in london, only your name et last name IS recognised. One could use 'my names are' informally. so to end this debate. 'My name is' is the most appropriate and widely accepted form of english. Your name is either your whole name or a part of your name eg. My name is Israel or My name is Israel Teethcomb Adakole as directed to answering the question, what is your name. Also, His names are Tom Daura Godwin Devile As reported or written hence answering the question what is/are his name_s. P.s: Quote 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Lordave: 2:04am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Sanchez01:OP, here is your answer. 3 Likes |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by uchennamani(m): 6:10am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Sanchez01:Your explanation sounds good. I think you are right.. |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by StarMogul(m): 6:55am On Jul 04, 2015 |
mayorchelsea:Wow wat a typo,anyways I just modified it.Dats y there is a nid 2 proof read wat is posted. |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by myklangelo(m): 7:39am On Jul 04, 2015 |
My name is, is always correct. My names are, originated from Nigerian Engineers, go to skls na dem speak am pass. We do think because we have more than a name that are, is conveniEnt To cover the pluraity but that is not so. Whether you have 20 names, your name IS. The blog that discusses, politics, literature, sports, entertainment, science, proverbs nd tutorials all in the Igbo language. Giving massive international presence to Igbo Language.promote www.odeniigbo..com 5 Likes |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by ElDeeVee(m): 8:06am On Jul 04, 2015 |
If you're a graduate and you insist it should be MY NAMES ARE when introducing yourself, you need to do just two things; * Return the certificate issued to you. * Refund your father's hard earned money. 16 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by gulfer: 8:06am On Jul 04, 2015 |
What about 'My Names was' ? 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by freedom96: 8:38am On Jul 04, 2015 |
debolly:its is used to show posession,I think it's concord is what u ought to have used not its concord. |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by iamrealdeji(m): 8:42am On Jul 04, 2015 |
My opinion,my name is applies if you want to name your normal first,middle,last name which everybody has,but if you want to add others my names are: E.g 1 : My name is Tony Montana,my name is Pablo Escobar,my name is Frank White,My name is Griselda Blanco,My name is Carlo Gambino,My name is John Gotti, my name is Frank Lloyd Wright E.g 2 : My names are Aliaune Damala Bouga Time Bongo Puru Nacka Lu Lu Lu Badara Akon Thiam |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by iamrealdeji(m): 8:44am On Jul 04, 2015 |
gulfer:are you Akudaaya? |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Nobody: 8:47am On Jul 04, 2015 |
freedom96:The correction is duly noted....i forgot the 's. |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by freedom96: 8:49am On Jul 04, 2015 |
debolly:yes ma'am |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by mayorchelsea(m): 8:58am On Jul 04, 2015 |
StarMogul:Yea,thank God you got the correction and the joke |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by egopersonified(f): 9:08am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Nigerian blunder turns queen's English. 3 Likes |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by rkarang: 9:22am On Jul 04, 2015 |
debolly:It's actually a common mistake It's always good to admit one's mistake |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by possibilita(m): 9:45am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Personally I don't know the correct one but last week my language lecturer explain to us that we should never us that word "my names are" because it would feel as if we have different identity so "my name is" is the correct one. 3 Likes |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by phizzle017(m): 9:45am On Jul 04, 2015 |
If you're using a compound name the are is correct but if it's just an individual then "is" is correct. My name is Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, my names are Patience Amechi-Jonathan |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Dhammyjhay(m): 10:07am On Jul 04, 2015 |
My name is 'Ebele Goodluck Jonathan' -correct My names are 'Ebele Goodluck Jonathan' - wronq 'Ebele Goodluck Jonathan' still refers to ONE sinqle person not MULTIPLE entities... My name is 'Ebele Goodluck Jonathan' -correct My names are 'Ebele Goodluck Jonathan' - wronq 'Ebele Goodluck Jonathan' still refers to ONE sinqle person not MULTIPLE entities... 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by mu2sa2: 10:14am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Sanchez01:Correct. Op this post answers your question. Never use the illiterate expression " my names are" in answer to the question "what IS your name" 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by anzaku47(m): 10:34am On Jul 04, 2015 |
This question is meant for English and Linguistics guru...Don't tell us what you don't know please |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by Djicemob: 10:59am On Jul 04, 2015 |
My name is Buhari Jonathan My names are Buhari Jonathan AkA Ebele Mohammadu AkA Azikiwe Katsina AkA Otueke Daura |
Re: My Name Is OR My Names Are,which Is Grammatically Correct? by amanze15(m): 11:26am On Jul 04, 2015 |
Abegi talk two names |
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