🇺🇸 How to say

“name” in English

name
Illustration of "name" in a English cultural setting
A teacher stands before a classroom, pointing to a whiteboard where students have written their names in colorful markers. Each name is unique and carefully written.

Usage note

Use 'name' to identify or ask about what someone is called.

Examples

  • My name is Anna.

    My name is Anna.

  • What's your name?

    What's your name?

  • Her name is short.

    Her name is short.

Quick check

What does "name" mean?

  • A. name
  • B. airplane
  • C. apple
  • D. bag

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