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MizMyColi:


well, here's my reasoning...

In a sane world, no body has just one name.
The family is the smallest unit of human interactions and an emotional centre of sorts.

We'd all be lost if we had no family to identify with, which explains the reasons a sane human would normally crave for a sense of belonging....

Now this family you belong to has a name, that is first and foremost, who you are.

Which is why you don't hear people like Khloe Kardashian saying, "I am a Khloe"...but you can hear her saying "I am a Kardashian"
There's something about pedigree that speaks volumes of the stuff you're made of.

In other words, your surname and your name are dependent on each other and actually function as ONE when it comes to introducing yourself in a formal/semi-formal setting.

So, I'd rather go with my name IS Margaret Thatcher.
As far as identifying me is concerned, none is complete without the other.
I am Margaret and I'm a Thatcher.
In other words, my name is Margaret Thatcher.

"My names are" should, or, can be used when you need to make known your different names/titles, which to a very large extent are independent of the other.

For Example;

His name is Jehovah Elshaddai.

And

His names are Jehovah Elshaddai, Jehovah Tsidkenu, Jehovah Shammah, Jehovah Nissi.....
Respectively.
You catch my drift?

I had to say this; BABE YOU KNOW BOOK.
Haha! I would like to see you among world leaders.
Continue what you do, you will soon get to that point where you deserve and as well gain EVERYTHING good.

Wish I was like you, but I just , love weed and alcohol.
Continue to be good!

My younger sister is like yyou.I love it! *wipes tears*

For people who attended night school, they taught them "my names are". But for folks like us who went to proper schools, we were taught "my name is".
On a serious note, have you ever watched CNN and a presenter said "my names are Larry King" or "my names are Christy Amanpour"? There's nothing like my names are.

Shortyy:
my name is Goodluck. my names are Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

You are wrong.
We are identifying only one person! You could have 2million names but all these names identify only one person...so your name is...

MizMyColi:


well, here's my reasoning...

In a sane world, no body has just one name.
The family is the smallest unit of human interactions and an emotional centre of sorts.

We'd all be lost if we had no family to identify with, which explains the reasons a sane human would normally crave for a sense of belonging....

Now this family you belong to has a name, that is first and foremost, who you are.

Which is why you don't hear people like Khloe Kardashian saying, "I am a Khloe"...but you can hear her saying "I am a Kardashian"
There's something about pedigree that speaks volumes of the stuff you're made of.

In other words, your surname and your name are dependent on each other and actually function as ONE when it comes to introducing yourself in a formal/semi-formal setting.

So, I'd rather go with my name IS Margaret Thatcher.
As far as identifying me is concerned, none is complete without the other.
I am Margaret and I'm a Thatcher.
In other words, my name is Margaret Thatcher.

"My names are" should, or, can be used when you need to make known your different names/titles, which to a very large extent are independent of the other.

For Example;

His name is Jehovah Elshaddai.

And

His names are Jehovah Elshaddai, Jehovah Tsidkenu, Jehovah Shammah, Jehovah Nissi.....
Respectively.
You catch my drift?
slayer of English language

ElDeeVee:
If you're a graduate and you insist it should be MY NAMES ARE when introducing yourself, you need to do just two things;

* Return the certificate issued to you.
* Refund your father his hard earned money.

Lol. Exactly o


Nigerian education system

Ralphlauren:


Another block head

Awon egbon nii ile. Stupid.

singular and plural

My name is

I can tell you authoritatively that my name is .........,........,.,even to the tune of five different names for an individual is the correct option. In the U.k where I have lived for fifteen years,I have never heard any Englishman or woman say my names are ...... before. The English language we speak is from England and I strongly believe that my names are .,................. is peculiar to only some people in Nigeria. You can not be more of a catholic than the pope.

My name is Edward. - singular My names are Edwards. - plural. Or My name be Edward. - singular. My names na Edwards. - plural. ....... From ur Engilis teacher. Mr. Fruitful. P.hd, Hiv, P.vc, Bvn.

EggovinMma:


I had to say this; BABE YOU KNOW BOOK.
Haha! I would like to see you among world leaders.
Continue what you do, you will soon get to that point where you deserve and as well gain EVERYTHING good.

Wish I was like you, but I just , love weed and alcohol.
Continue to be good!

My younger sister is like yyou.I love it! *wipes tears*

Thanks a lot for this, I appreciate.

Thanks to everyone commending the post.

MizMyColi:


well, here's my reasoning...

In a sane world, no body has just one name.
The family is the smallest unit of human interactions and an emotional centre of sorts.

We'd all be lost if we had no family to identify with, which explains the reasons a sane human would normally crave for a sense of belonging....

Now this family you belong to has a name, that is first and foremost, who you are.

Which is why you don't hear people like Khloe Kardashian saying, "I am a Khloe"...but you can hear her saying "I am a Kardashian"
There's something about pedigree that speaks volumes of the stuff you're made of.

In other words, your surname and your name are dependent on each other and actually function as ONE when it comes to introducing yourself in a formal/semi-formal setting.

So, I'd rather go with my name IS Margaret Thatcher.
As far as identifying me is concerned, none is complete without the other.
I am Margaret and I'm a Thatcher.
In other words, my name is Margaret Thatcher.

"My names are" should, or, can be used when you need to make known your different names/titles, which to a very large extent are independent of the other.

For Example;

His name is Jehovah Elshaddai.

And

His names are Jehovah Elshaddai, Jehovah Tsidkenu, Jehovah Shammah, Jehovah Nissi.....
Respectively.
You catch my drift?

You are correct, in fact in Anambra man's tongue 'I rov you'

musicwriter:


Thanks for your kind understanding. And, if you have time read this link.

Elite brainwashing is the last stage of mental slavery http://www.africason.com/2015/05/elite-brainwashing-last-stage-of-mental.html

No problem, I will.

BECAUSE OF THE WORD "MY" IT IS SUPPOSE TO BE MY NAME IS. THAT IS CONCORD AGREEMENT

Djicemob:
Something doesnt sound or look right about saying "my names are..."

Goodluck - fname
E bele - mname
Jonatha- sname

total names = 3

My name is Goodluck -correct ( singular subject require singular verb. 'Name' and ' Good luck' refers to dsame thg so dy must agree in no.

My names are Goodluck,Ebele and Jonathan-correct ( plural subject takes plural verb.'Names' and 'Goodluck, Ebele, and Jonathan' refers to dsame thg so dy must agree in no.

My name is Good luck Ebele Jonathan- correct( singular subject takes singular verb. 'Name' and 'Goodluck Ebele Jonathan refers to d same thg so dy must agree in no. 'Good luck Ebele Jonathan' is definely singular -no comna and no conjunction and therefore it is a unit.

Shortyy:
my name is Goodluck. my names are Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

It's obvious you went to school without shoes. How many people are you referring to as Goodluck Ebele Jonathan? Is it not one person?

MizMyColi:


well, here's my reasoning...

In a sane world, no body has just one name.
The family is the smallest unit of human interactions and an emotional centre of sorts.

We'd all be lost if we had no family to identify with, which explains the reasons a sane human would normally crave for a sense of belonging....

Now this family you belong to has a name, that is first and foremost, who you are.

Which is why you don't hear people like Khloe Kardashian saying, "I am a Khloe"...but you can hear her saying "I am a Kardashian"
There's something about pedigree that speaks volumes of the stuff you're made of.

In other words, your surname and your name are dependent on each other and actually function as ONE when it comes to introducing yourself in a formal/semi-formal setting.

So, I'd rather go with my name IS Margaret Thatcher.
As far as identifying me is concerned, none is complete without the other.
I am Margaret and I'm a Thatcher.
In other words, my name is Margaret Thatcher.

"My names are" should, or, can be used when you need to make known your different names/titles, which to a very large extent are independent of the other.

For Example;

His name is Jehovah Elshaddai.

And

His names are Jehovah Elshaddai, Jehovah Tsidkenu, Jehovah Shammah, Jehovah Nissi.....
Respectively.
You catch my drift?

Yeah you nailed it there. I guess I will be inclined to your analysis. Good job.

Instead use: I am Adebayo, Adebayo Oladeji, a graduate of crime and investigation from the university of --------- with five years work history as a customer service officer with Phillips consult bla bla bla.......

MizMyColi:


well, here's my reasoning...

In a sane world, no body has just one name.
The family is the smallest unit of human interactions and an emotional centre of sorts.

We'd all be lost if we had no family to identify with, which explains the reasons a sane human would normally crave for a sense of belonging....

Now this family you belong to has a name, that is first and foremost, who you are.

Which is why you don't hear people like Khloe Kardashian saying, "I am a Khloe"...but you can hear her saying "I am a Kardashian"
There's something about pedigree that speaks volumes of the stuff you're made of.

In other words, your surname and your name are dependent on each other and actually function as ONE when it comes to introducing yourself in a formal/semi-formal setting.

So, I'd rather go with my name IS Margaret Thatcher.
As far as identifying me is concerned, none is complete without the other.
I am Margaret and I'm a Thatcher.
In other words, my name is Margaret Thatcher.

"My names are" should, or, can be used when you need to make known your different names/titles, which to a very large extent are independent of the other.

For Example;

His name is Jehovah Elshaddai.

And

His names are Jehovah Elshaddai, Jehovah Tsidkenu, Jehovah Shammah, Jehovah Nissi.....
Respectively.
You catch my drift?

You nailed it.
One million likes.

2016 JAMB
Which TWO are correct?
A. My name is Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo
B. My names are Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo
C. My names are Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, D'banji, Koko Master
D. My name is Oladapo
E. My name is Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo aka D'banji, Koko Master.

Djicemob:
My Name Is....

My Names Are...

This has caused serious arguments between me and friends couple of times so i decided to bring it to the house.English Language Gurus and Linguists,what are your take on the above phrases,which is better and grammatically correct when introducing oneself.Hopefully we can all learn a thing or two from your inputs.

The correct way to introduce yourself is 'my name IS'.
Whether you have 5 names or one, all is what you are called cus all refers to just you. If you introducing more than one individual for instance you and your wife, you will then say our name are Hon. Dr and Dr. Mrs Ishola Yusuf Godwin.

This is something interviewers look out for during an interview and judge u on.

No matter the length of the string of your name, 'is' is grammatically correct because the combination of names identify a singular individual. 'Are' may be used in a situation where you may have other names ( first name & surname).

Bearing more than one name does not make u to say my names are, all the names make ur identity and so they belong to u and that is ur name
i feel ashame when our senators will stand up will boldness in the house and utter such from their mouth "my names are" i have not heard it in movies, films, documentary, flicks etc where oyinbo will say my names are, i think it is made, manufature and sold in Nigeria English. My name is coreect die like witch

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dsenator:
I can tell you authoritatively that my name is .........,........,.,even to the tune of five different names for an individual is the correct option. In the U.k where I have lived for fifteen years,I have never heard any Englishman or woman say my names are ...... before. The English language we speak is from England and I strongly believe that my names are .,................. is peculiar to only some people in Nigeria. You can not be more of a catholic than the pope.

Thank you for this post. Abeg tell them o, Nigerians now speak better English than the owners of the language... 'My names are' indeed

Dis kinda threads make me realize am nt wasting my time on NL....tnks mismycoli


Not all those useless topic lk 10 things u need to knw abt pusssy..rubbish

Ralphlauren:

Olodo rabata. Stop eating 'ori eja'

you sha wan popular,ok.

What should make the use of "are" correct is separation of the names with Comas. If not "is" is the appropriate. Or better still,use "I am...."

freedom96:
its is used to show posession,I think it's concord is what u ought to have used not its concord.

friend in grammer u never ever use d aprostrophe and s to show possessn. u use its. it's is contraction for it is just as don't is to do not.


EDIT: Generally, aposrophe and s is used to show possessn for nouns but dy are used to show contractn for pronouns.

MizMyColi:


well, here's my reasoning...

In a sane world, no body has just one name.
The family is the smallest unit of human interactions and an emotional centre of sorts.

We'd all be lost if we had no family to identify with, which explains the reasons a sane human would normally crave for a sense of belonging....

Now this family you belong to has a name, that is first and foremost, who you are.

Which is why you don't hear people like Khloe Kardashian saying, "I am a Khloe"...but you can hear her saying "I am a Kardashian"
There's something about pedigree that speaks volumes of the stuff you're made of.

In other words, your surname and your name are dependent on each other and actually function as ONE when it comes to introducing yourself in a formal/semi-formal setting.

So, I'd rather go with my name IS Margaret Thatcher.
As far as identifying me is concerned, none is complete without the other.
I am Margaret and I'm a Thatcher.
In other words, my name is Margaret Thatcher.

"My names are" should, or, can be used when you need to make known your different names/titles, which to a very large extent are independent of the other.

For Example;

His name is Jehovah Elshaddai.

And

His names are Jehovah Elshaddai, Jehovah Tsidkenu, Jehovah Shammah, Jehovah Nissi.....
Respectively.
You catch my drift?

Totally agree with you. using "is" indicates a unit while "are" which is also correct suggests you're are breaking the names apart (no longer a unit)

. No answer is wrong. It all depends on the category of the weed you use..


Thunder Fire whoever complicated our lives with grammar.

Shortyy:
my name is Goodluck. my names are Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

No Miss. It is "My name is Goodluck Ebele Jonathan". You can take this assertion to the bank.