fkj950ax:
Nobody says my house are Door, Roof, Window, Wall

Nobody says my car are tire, seat, horn, engine

So why do people say my name are? It’s so irritating

Bahamas95:
Only an idiòt will say "my names are..........."

I get pissed off whenever I hear it, the most annoying of them all are those that introduce themselves like this:-


1st Person:- What is your name?

2nd Person:- By the grace of God my names are Chukwumah Ciroma Adekunle.

PARADIZEPRIEST:
My name is ....IS CORRECT,
IT IS NOT JUST A SIMPLE SENTENCE,IT'S A METAPHORICAL SENTENCE TO FULLY ID YOU TO BE DISTINCT FROM OTHER PEOPLE.

PARADIZEPRIEST:
My name is ....IS CORRECT,
IT IS NOT JUST A SIMPLE SENTENCE,IT'S A METAPHORICAL SENTENCE TO FULLY ID YOU TO BE DISTINCT FROM OTHER PEOPLE.

Gajagojo:

There is nothing metaphorical about it

PARADIZEPRIEST:
argueling for arguing sake is not worth it.The Brits that gave you english invented it.

webincomeplus:
"My names are" is used by clowns who think doing everything differently makes them appear smart.

1. A human name for ages has been known to be a single entity that comprises multiple components: the first name, the middle name for additional specificity, and the surname. All these make up a "name". So, saying "my names are" is wrong!

2. If I ask you what the name of your school is, you'll say "Federal University of Technology, Owerri" (just an example). Does it make sense to say, "the names of my school are Federal University..." just because the name comprises multiple words?

3. For those who did Biology and Agricultural Science in secondary school, the botanical name of a plant, for example, always has 2 parts. Yet, your teachers and textbooks never referred to a plant's botanical name as "botanical names" just because it has two parts.

4. The only instance when saying "my names are" could be correct is when someone asks you to list out all the names you were given. Then it's correct to say, "My names are Michael, Olugbenga, Adam, Chukwudifu, and Williams". Note the use of commas (or numbering as the case might be).

5. You won't even hear "my names are" from native English speakers.

fkj950ax:
Nobody says my house are Door, Roof, Window, Wall

Nobody says my car are tire, seat, horn, engine

So why do people say my name are? It’s so irritating

talk2hb1:
Nice Write-up, still I introduce myself like this
je m'appelle monsieur...

Gajagojo:

Why is it nonsense.?
Because it grates on your ears?
Language is dynamic
We hear words like
Woke
Sick
Gay
That have changed in meaning over time
Many Brits are irritated with the way Americans use English but that is the nature of language
Once upon a time they used to say .

Knoweth not thou
So you say something started 10 years ago and it is still happening. That means it is going nowhere

That is the nature of language evolution
In my lifetime Americans changed the meaning of GAY for everyone from HAPPY to HOMOSEXUAL.
Whether anyone likes it or not it is a fait accompli

It is here to stay like
JANGOLOVA

kay29000:


Bro, you didn't have to type paragraphs to make a point. The thing started in Nigeria...I'm sure you watch foreign movies, have you ever heard the originators of the language say "my names are?" That's why it is nonsense.

Diligence:
My Names are.... Sounds Soo stupid!

From Genesis to Revelation, it is: WHAT IS YOUR NAME? Very Standard!

Answer/Response: MY NAME IS:

Sanusi Olusegun Okadigbo. .... Very Standard!

Gajagojo:


It is nonsense because it started in Nigeria
It would be OK if it started in America?
Why didn't I have to type paragraphs

You sound liken a control freak
You also have a problem with paragraphs

Learn to deal with reality
The world is how it is
Not how you think.It should be



That is why I needed paragraphs to explain to you
I think I will need a.book because clearly you are impervious to simple explanation

fkj950ax:
Nobody says my house are Door, Roof, Window, Wall

Nobody says my car are tire, seat, horn, engine

So why do people say my name are? It’s so irritating

Umuinyioku:
A bon Mon Ami.

folake4u:
My name is Folakemi Faouzia George.

kay29000:


So Nigerians that borrowed a language can change the language abi? Can English people in England make changes to Yoruba language?

Dagger111:

tyre

Gajagojo:

Your analogy is tangential and irrelevant.
The conclusion is correct but as in mathematics
Your answer is correct but your WORKING is wrong

By the way the error You are correcting is
My names are
NOT
My name are

Now the working
By convention when asked
what is your name specifically your full name then You are required to state
Forename
Middle name( s)
Surname

So the issue is a matter of CONVENTION
It is not grammatically or logically wrong to say my names are since you are staying forename,middle name etc

It is just not how the owners of the language use it and honestly it is annoying. TO SOME
However this is absolutely not a grammatical solecism
However Nigeria and Nigerians have a large English population and are entitled to their own quirky use of English language just like Americans e.g GOTTEN, SPEAK TO etc which British find annoying
So in Nigeria we introduced the word SEVERALLY With a new meaning and forced them to put it in the dictionary. FACT CHECK. We also have the world NEXT TOMORROW and BEENTO

We might force them to accept MY NAMES ARE

I honestly do not get the logic of your explanation

ify2016:
Introducing ourselves is something we do in our everyday life in Gatherings, Meetings, or in Classroom. We usually introduce ourselves by saying: “My name is Tochukwu”, “I am Tochukwu”, “Hello everyone, I’m Tochukwu”, “Hey guys, I am Tochukwu” or “My name’s Tochukwu”.

The duality of English language has however resulted into controversy in the appropriate manner we should introduce ourselves. While some are of the opinion that the appropriate and grammatically correct manner of introducing yourself is saying “My name is Tochukwu Anayo”, some others suggest that the appropriate way of introducing yourself is saying “My names are Tochukwu Anayo-Enechukwu” in order to show plurality of your name.

These conflicting opinion is the reason for writing this article which examines whether ‘My name is’ or ‘My names are’ is the correct form of introducing yourself.

cause to reveal his dual identity, the rare plurality will apply and the writer may introduce himself by saying: My names are Anayo Tochukwu and Charles Lee (pseudonym name).

The similarity with the two aforementioned exceptions is its resemblance of plurality and the use of the conjunction ‘and’ which we cannot normally use while introducing ourselves. Thus, these exceptions come in handy in very special circumstance and can never fall under the conventional form of introducing your name. Hence, saying “My names are” is wrong, while saying “My name is” is the correct way of introducing your name.

Edeh Samuel Chukwuemeka, ACMC, is a lawyer and a certified mediator/conciliator in Nigeria. He is also a developer with knowledge in various programming languages. Samuel is determined to leverage his skills in technology, SEO, and legal practice to revolutionize the legal profession worldwide by creating web and mobile applications that simplify legal research. Sam is also passionate about educating and providing valuable information to people.


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Tallesty1:
FFG for short




F.F.G may be short in writing but it's as mouthful and long as saying 'First Female Gardener' if you were to compare them.


Stressful even in abbreviation

folake4u:


F.G is even better.

First Female Gardener kee you there. 😂😂