my name is
How introductions begin
My name is introduces oneself to others, stating one's name as the most basic form of identification: My name is Sarah, and I'll be your server tonight.
The phrase appears in countless first encounters, from job interviews to support groups.
It can sound formal or stilted in casual settings, where I'm Sarah feels more natural.
- greetingExpression of welcome
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
- phraseWords forming partial meaning
- self-disclosureSharing private information
- nicknameInformal substitute name
icebreaker · word · moniker · nice to meet you · pleased to meet you · James Bond · Slim Shady · Inigo Montoya · pseudonym · badge · surname · identifier · alias · self-representation · goes by · declaration · statement · call me