🇺🇸 How to say

“my name is” in English

my name is
Illustration of "my name is" in a English cultural setting
A young woman stands in front of a new class on her first day. She smiles warmly at the other students and gestures to herself as she introduces who she is.

Usage note

Use this phrase to tell someone what you are called.

Examples

  • My name is Alex.

    My name is Alex.

  • My name is Sam.

    My name is Sam.

  • Hello, my name is Lee.

    Hello, my name is Lee.

Quick check

What does "my-name-is" mean?

  • A. my name is
  • B. goodbye
  • C. hello
  • D. thank you

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