what is your name
Seeking your identity
A conventional question for learning someone's identity, used in introductions or when meeting strangers: What is your name? I'm Sarah.
The phrasing is somewhat formal; casual equivalents include What's your name? or simply Your name?
Also appears in forms, interviews, and official contexts where identification is required.
- questionRequest for information
- greetingExpression of welcome
- nice to meet youPolite introduction phrase
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
- first impressionInstant assessment of someone
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social stance
what is your namenone of your business
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