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Cassandraloius:
My name is Okro Goat meat stockfish semo.

Speaking out of hunger I guess.

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

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).

Exactly what I said.

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.

Excellente!

Only dummies wouldn't understand this clear explanation.

Kudos...

My names are Tinubu Buhari Obi

poshestmina:
My name is Mina Tunde Chinedu Musa.

My name is means it's one person. The 3 or 4 names is about one person. Therefore, my name is, is correct.

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

You are correct.

CharleyBright:
Lol.

When you are filling a form or document, do they request for "Names" or "Name"?

Name ..................
Not
Names...............

Officially, a person is identified by his name not his names.

A person name is Chuckwueze Ademola
Abubakar. Chuckwueze being Main name, Ademola being Middle name and Aboubakar being Surname. Those combination is his name.

However, on naming ceremony day the same person could have also been named Akpan, Efosa, Ochefu, Adamu and Moses. .... Son of Ademola Abubakar. Those were his other names at birth.

No official document is going to be asking you for your names. They will ask for your name.

So technically, it is wrong to say my names are Chuckwueze Ademola Abubakar. The correct thing is my name is Chuckwueze Ademola Abubakar.

Not technically just conventionally
We drive on the right side of the road in Lagos in London it is the left side
Things. Change

When I.was a child the word GAY meant happy

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

A bon Mon Ami.

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.

Guy, you have mouth oh 😂😂
Very well said though. Nothing more to add.

You have only one name and means of identity...! So, it should be 'my name is'!


Saying my names are means you have multiple identities.

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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My name is Umuinyioku Oji Okpala. Not are because of other names. Pluralism could come in if we are two persons with different identity.

Unfortunately, Pastors and Religious clerics have given different meaning and identity during crusades by emphasising multiplicity of names during such exercise. Even though it's a singular person.

MY NAME IS....

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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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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My name is Umuinyioku Oji Okpala. Not are because of other names. Pluralism could come in if we are two persons with different identity.

Unfortunately, Pastors and Religious clerics have given different meaning and identity during crusades by emphasising multiplicity of names during such exercise. Even though it's a singular person on the podium.

My name is. Never say my names are, even if you have all the names in the world

My name is the correct way. Come to think of it. If another person is introducing you, he or she will never say these are Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu instead it's done this way, this is Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Gbam

Dzzzz:
My name is singular and my name are is plural..When referring to yourself”my name is” is the correct way to address yourself but On the other hand when it’s a group with a name”our name is plantashaun boiz” But with no name”Our names are 2face,blackface,faze”

You are just using power to explain nothing.

Question is "My names are or My name is"? Which one is correct?

There is nowhere in the question where it asked "our names are:".

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.

They are not clowns
You think you know everything
With that kind of attitude you never learn
By convention in Britain they do not say my names are. That is British English
In Nigerian English it is an emerging trend that is not going away
Is there such a thing as Nigerian English? Definitely.
Just like there are American ,Australian,Indian and South African variants
E.g Indians say Cousin Brother
Nigerians say Next tomorrow and the hearer and speaker understand each other
So.let me burst that bubble

NIGERIANS ARE NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS
As long as Americans qualify to be called Native speakers
We just speak a different type or variant

British English does not use the word GOTTEN and many other Americanisms that they find annoying

Who said it is only Americans that have the right to annoy them
Personally I won't say my names are but I encourage and endorse it as a Nigerianism
Interestingly it is used in other African countries

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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It is a compound noun even if you have a million name it doesn't matter the correct way is my name is. There was this deputy director in Bayelsa state civil service that came to represent the commissioner during my NYSC orientation camp back in the day. He introduced himself by saying my names are, and that was the end of his speech he was booed heavily the NYSC officials couldn't stop the corps members that was how he left in shame.

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

I swear. That nonsense started like 10 years ago or so in naija. I don't know who brought that upside English sef

As long as you can say
"I am Seun Chukwuma Musa"

But can't say
"we are Seun Chukwuma Musa"

My name is "Seun Chukwuma Musa" is correct

Both of them are correct

tonyshine01:
You are just using power to explain nothing.

Question is "My names are or My name is"?
There is nowhere in the question where it asked "our names are:".

..You are using power to explain nothing is the right thing to say.No need to
Add*Just*😂😂..English is wider than you think.

To put an end to this my names are or my name is....... Google court has confirm it to be....

kay29000:
I swear. That nonsense started like 10 years ago or so in naija. I don't know who brought that upside English sef

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

My name na

Correct one.. 'My name is'.

Na oversabi people dey talk My names are.

My name is the correct answer because you are singular

dejolly:
My name is the correct answer because you are singular

I am singular
Why do I say my teeth are......


That is not the reason. It is just convention

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 Chukwuma Ciroma Adekunle.

The correct phrase is "My name is." This is used when introducing oneself or stating one's name; it is singular because a person usually has only one given name or commonly goes by one name in most contexts. "My names are" would only be correct in a situation where someone is listing multiple names they go by, such as a full name along with a nickname, alias, or stage name. However, this is much less common in everyday English.

I went for an interview where this tricky issue came up. I know i might lose vita points introdcuing myslelf with 'are': I simply said I am Mr Oloriegebe Ologbonewe