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My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by paullove1(m): 2:00pm On Dec 02, 2016 |
Hello all, this issue of one introducing him or herself with either my name is OR my names are has indeed generated a lot of controversies/constructive criticism. I could remember when I was still in secondary school, my teachers back then said the proper way to introduce oneself is; My Names Are Ibrahim Ayo Nnamdi. Fastforward to few years later, when I was in level 200 in uniport (NOTE; presently in final year), one of the lecturers taking us on Nigerian constitution said the proper way of introduction is my name is ibrahim ayo nnamdi. So please nairalanders and scholars in the house, which do u think is more correct? "MY NAME IS" or "MY NAMES ARE" |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by greatnaija01: 2:03pm On Dec 02, 2016 |
BOTH ARE CORRECT, one is for ONLY FIRST NAME MENTION, while the other IS FOR FULL NAME paullove1: |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by Flexherbal(m): 2:06pm On Dec 02, 2016 |
greatnaija01:Good! |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by sleamzy06(m): 2:34pm On Dec 02, 2016 |
greatnaija01:wrong! the plural applies to only more than one person.. just like you have a 'PAIR' of 'SHOES'.. 17 Likes |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by Bellfun(m): 2:39pm On Dec 02, 2016 |
My name is.... That's the correct way to introduce yourself! Don't ever mistake the many names as meaning "are"....here we are talking about you "one body" "one person"... People should go back to Brighter Grammar English 1... 36 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by skedman(m): 2:45pm On Dec 02, 2016 |
How many people owned that name, if it. Is only you it is singular but if it is owned by 2 people it becomes plural. My name is ibrahim chukumah. Correct. Their names are ibrahim and chukumah. 15 Likes |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by Image123(m): 2:50pm On Dec 02, 2016 |
Show me a normal person who introduced self as "my names are". 11 Likes |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by thobie11: 7:03pm On Dec 02, 2016 |
A name is a set, so it is my name IS not ARE. 2 Likes |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by kennybidemi: 7:51pm On Dec 02, 2016 |
both are correct, but it depends on the way you use it. i. e my name is kehinde. am using 'is' because it is a single i mention out of my money. my names are Akinleye olorunphunmi kehinde, the 'are' there indicate that it is plural, i mention at least three out of my names |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by Nobody: 8:18pm On Dec 02, 2016 |
The only people allowed to say "my names are" are those that are bipolar or those suffering from multiple personality disorder. 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by oldfoolnigger(m): 8:20pm On Dec 02, 2016 |
Lol. Olodo like me na 'are' I used throught my secondary school days especially during recitations. Even now, I still dey use am dey form not knowing na my papa I just de insult thanks to u op and nairaland joor 2 Likes |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by Nobody: 8:30pm On Dec 02, 2016 |
look it at like this my name is Joshy or Smartie Or #BITW anyone is prefferable its all my name added together its an identity that differntiates you from others... so itz still you... |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by Opakan2: 9:40pm On Dec 02, 2016 |
my name is.. correct! na ITKs and alasejus introduce 'are'.. dem sabi oyinbo pass the real owners 2 Likes |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by kenny091(m): 11:24pm On Dec 02, 2016 |
It is another example of terrible english commonly used in Nigeria. the question is direct; what is your name? then Nigerians go ahead to say my names are....... this makes no sense whatsoever. The correct thing is 'my name is ......' 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by DjAndroid: 12:45am On Dec 03, 2016 |
paullove1: HOW do you mention your phone number? Do you say "my phone numbers are" or my phone number is"? 3 Likes |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by BermudaTriangle(m): 1:26am On Dec 03, 2016 |
The correct standard english is - my name is. . .(followed by your first or full names, as the case may be). 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by dehumblist: 2:44am On Dec 03, 2016 |
Also it depends on how the question comes, cuz one can walk up to someone to ask pls what ur names: meaning u should tell him every name u bear, n in response u will to answer with " my names are" |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by boman2014: 4:56am On Dec 03, 2016 |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by AfroMighty(m): 6:13am On Dec 03, 2016 |
Bellfun:Support this because I could remember vividly my English teacher telling us this way back then in secondary school and also most people does not know the difference btw HAS and AS 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by adebayo201: 7:02am On Dec 03, 2016 |
LastMumu: ... LastMumu...
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Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by Lombrozo(m): 8:15am On Dec 03, 2016 |
it's just that some people tends to modernize some words and call it new fashion |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by Nobody: 9:37am On Dec 03, 2016 |
LastMumu: Hahahaha. You're sick. 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by Nobody: 9:38am On Dec 03, 2016 |
it's as simple as a b c
'My name is',even if you have a thousand names. 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by laiza(m): 10:26am On Dec 03, 2016 |
Image123:Aswear you no well....see talk abeeg. You just made my day with this statement. |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by otimothy(m): 11:31am On Dec 03, 2016 |
There is no context where my names are is correct,even if you want to use my names are.....then your name na legion. 3 Likes |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by fratermathy(m): 12:20pm On Dec 03, 2016 |
There is no such thing as "more correct"! It's either correct or not. In this case, "MY NAME IS" is the correct form. "MY NAMES ARE" is used by thieves and those with multiple identities. It's so sad that the latter is common in Nigeria. No thanks to dumb high school teachers. 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by jidxin(m): 1:33pm On Dec 03, 2016 |
Image123:badt guy lolzzz |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by paranorman(m): 1:35pm On Dec 03, 2016 |
The surname, firstname and other-names are a pair that makes up your full name. So, "my name is" is the correct form. |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by pinkyruledworld(m): 2:29pm On Dec 03, 2016 |
A human name = The first, last amd middle names, so the right one is "is" and not are, just like gsm mobile phone number is supposed to be 11 numbers, u cant say my mobile phone numbers are 08023245448 because they are 11digits 1 Like |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by akinboluwarin(m): 4:12pm On Dec 03, 2016 |
In the case of 'is' example: My name is Felix Taju Kayode
in the case of 'are' example: My name is Felix Taju and Kayode |
Re: My Name Is "OR" My Names Are; Which Is More Correct? by freezyprinzy(m): 5:22pm On Dec 03, 2016 |
kennybidemi:Oh lawd where is d dislike button wen u need it. 1 Like |
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