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Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by mjconcept(m): 4:24pm On May 23, 2012
ballabriggs: "My names are" sounds Igbotic.
Simple answered yes or not you choose to show how foolish and stupid you are.
Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by 3kay945(m): 4:28pm On May 23, 2012
mustspin: "my name is" when you want to introduce yourself officially with just your 1st and last name but "my names are" when you wanna introduce yourself informally by mentioning all your names and prolly nicks too
Most correct! cos they are both correct. But use 'are' when givin more than 3 names.
Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by Gepheral: 4:34pm On May 23, 2012
"My name is" when you want to introduce yourselfFORMALLY with just your 1st and last name but "my names are" when you wanna introduce yourself INFORMALLY by mentioning all your names and prolly nicks too

Its just like a tag... Your official tag is embedded with ur surname i.e 1st name and last name while if your tags are sought, you list them with your nicks included on an informal note... That does it
Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by psyqs(m): 4:35pm On May 23, 2012
'I be' is more proper grin

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Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by youngsoye(m): 4:35pm On May 23, 2012
Both are correct. U can use any1 of d two anywhere. Check d book written by Dele Ashade.
Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by Suntemi(m): 4:40pm On May 23, 2012
12 inches!:
"My name is" appears to be correct. Because we don't put a coma behind each name. For example, "My name is Akinbade Olusola Esther." But if u were to say "My names are" You should put a coma behind each name as there are more than one name. For example, " My names are " Akinbade,Olusola, and Esther" Nobody does that. So it appears incorrect. My 2cents.
Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by Nobody: 4:41pm On May 23, 2012
Kuulnomsy: My names is/are were
Guy, u harsh o
Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by Wallie(m): 4:42pm On May 23, 2012
My “name is" is the most correct form even if you want to list your alias because "name" is a collective noun for your person. Your "name" is whatever people call you even if it "Zebrudia Okonkwo 430." The only time I could see using "names" is if you're purposely trying to denote that you have a variety of names that different people know you by.

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Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by hardbody: 4:43pm On May 23, 2012
The correct usage is........'My name is......'

The proof is in the logic, you only have one name (personal to you at any given time), if you have several, those names represent just you in the singular. English grammar, and the owners of the language at the height of their illiteracy woukd not say my names are.

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Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by achi4u(m): 4:43pm On May 23, 2012
ballabriggs:

Walks up to his Onitsha babe with his pointed purple shoes and pink jeans and says, "My names are Achi4u Nairalander". Okoko!
The wako jako of New Nairalander.

carry go!
jare
Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by Ekowise(m): 4:45pm On May 23, 2012
"My Name is" is d corect one. D reason is dat d collectn of word u use represent 1 persn(ie "u") in person. Since d word(s) dat collect(s) d verb "is" 1 persn(singular) so it cant be "my names are".
Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by brainpulse: 4:45pm On May 23, 2012
"My name is" is the correct English, because you are One person with your name or names representing one individual or personalty. You can only use "my names are" if you are exhibiting more than one personalities.

Its a Nigerian English to say "My names are" and very incorrect, bad English.
Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by brainpulse: 4:46pm On May 23, 2012
Ekowise: "My Name is" is d corect one. D reason is dat d collectn of word u use represent 1 persn(ie "u"wink in person. Since d word(s) dat collect(s) d verb "is" 1 persn(singular) so it cant be "my names are".

That is very correct.

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Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by milkymesh: 4:47pm On May 23, 2012
i no pass ingrish for waec o. But i know say na, my name is... Na im be corekt ingrish
Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by Nobody: 4:52pm On May 23, 2012
wales: My Name Na is the correct one !
The confirmed Naija English Diction, found in 9ja Advanced Learner Dict.
If u like get 1000000
names, alwayz use My name is Okonufo Ayomide Osagie Uchendu Musa Ovoderoye e.t.c
Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by donigspain(m): 4:59pm On May 23, 2012
zumarock8: MY NAME IS..............is the correct ans

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That's the correct answer.
Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by Bertbert: 4:59pm On May 23, 2012
MY NAME IS ....that's the correct answer.
Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by grafikii: 5:01pm On May 23, 2012
Guy u wan kill person. Lwkmd
ballabriggs:

Walks up to his Onitsha babe with his pointed purple shoes and pink jeans and says, "My names are Achi4u Nairalander". Okoko!
Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by Nobody: 5:03pm On May 23, 2012
psyqs: 'I be' is more proper grin

cheesy

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Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by Emmy9ite(m): 5:05pm On May 23, 2012
'My name is..' or 'I am by name...' QED.
Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by Nobody: 5:08pm On May 23, 2012
The correct phrase is ' My name is'
Your name is one entity. It is not complete without all, but for convenience we prefer to call with the first, surname or other name that suits the person. when i say my name is George Oshomha ferguson, that is what i am addressed as but if you decide to call me ferguson or George or Oshomha i will still answer you provided i am the only person bearing it there and then.
It is just like saying Volkswagen benz saloon car. you can decide to call it benz or volkswagen but it is still the same car.
when you talk of multiple people then you can use 'are'
Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by harakiri(m): 5:09pm On May 23, 2012
MY NAME IS....
MY NAME AS...
MY NAME IN...
MY NAME AS IN WETIN?

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Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by harakiri(m): 5:10pm On May 23, 2012
Ask Eminem. He knows what his name is.

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Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by chux76(m): 5:12pm On May 23, 2012
My name is: Chukwuma Ekwemuka

My names are: Chukwuma Christian Benedict Ekwemuka

I hope the above explains it all.

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Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by Afam4eva(m): 5:15pm On May 23, 2012
12 inches!:
"My name is" appears to be correct. Because we don't put a coma behind each name. For example, "My name is Akinbade Olusola Esther." But if u were to say "My names are" You should put a coma behind each name as there are more than one name. For example, " My names are " Akinbade,Olusola, and Esther" Nobody does that. So it appears incorrect. My 2cents.
This appears to be the correct answer.
Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by JimmyBoy1: 5:19pm On May 23, 2012
My Name is....,Period.
Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by SpiritofOkija(m): 5:26pm On May 23, 2012
ballabriggs: "My names are" sounds Igbotic.

Your fagbon!!

Useless waterside fisherman!! You think say I no know say you be ijaw boy!!
Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by Galaxydon1(m): 5:37pm On May 23, 2012
ballabriggs: "My names are" sounds Igbotic.
you are crazy
Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by Catchfire1: 5:38pm On May 23, 2012
Am Bond, James Bond ... ... cool cool cool
Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by Nobody: 5:38pm On May 23, 2012
harakiri: Ask Eminem. He knows what his name is.

His name is... what?
His name is... who?
His name is... (scratch, scratch) Slim Shady.

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Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by Juzhilz(m): 5:41pm On May 23, 2012
wales: My Name Na is the correct one !

Sorry. Na u be gringory? .....abi na akpos?
Re: 'my Names Are', Or 'my Name Is' by Nobody: 5:42pm On May 23, 2012
How can a Nigerian say: 'my name is'?? grin grin

Imagine an urhobo man saying my name is: obatsemukoroalopo mukoro oritse olukunmumkinmi grin

A Yoruba man saying my name is : Opeyemi Balogun Ogunjimi Olasupo Oladipupo grin

Or an Igbo man saying my name is: Ojukwu Emekachukwu Ofodile Isinachukwu Idozie grin

'My name is' will never work in the Nigerian context, everything about us defies normal logic...

So, it should be 'My names are' in Nigeria. cool

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