How to ask when you want to know somebody's name?

Formal way of asking someone's name

Most off commonly used sentences are quite effective in communication skill.they are highly used and recommended for quality control and improvement.

Let's discuss how to inquire somebody's name.

1-Excuse me may I know your name please?

2-I hope you don't mind if I know your name?

3-Can you tell me your name please?

4-What's your name?

5-What are you called?

6-May I know whom I am talking to?

7-Can you please tell me your full name?

8-I would be very glad to know your name.

9-I am very pleased to know  your name.

10-Will you tell me your name?

11-Could you please let me know your name?

12-May I know who I am standing in front?

13-I am very excited to know your name.

14-I am afraid I have forgotten your name.

15-I am sorry I have deadly forgot your name.

16-Please don't mind. Do let me know your name please.

17-Can you please take a little pain to introduce your name?

18- Would you like to tell me/us your name please?

Sometimes, first name, middle name, & last name is asked by others.
When you want to ask again.

  • What's your name again?

  • I'm afraid I couldn't hear you properly; could you please tell me your name again?

  • I am sorry may I know you last name again?

  • What's your first name again?

  • Can you please tell me your middle name again?

  • Could you repeat your name please? 

  • What is your nick or pet name again?


Above beautiful sentences can be utilized for communication improvement. This is a practical discourse which will completely increase your learning outcome. You can use all discourse markers according to the situation and slightly change wording whichever will suit you in conversation. 

Author: Padarabinda Behera



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