The correct phrase is simply “What is your name?” or, if you want to be polite, “May I know your name?” Wrong vs. Right. Wrong. May I know your good name? Right.
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The short answer. In English, names do not have a quality . A name is not “good” or “bad” — it is just a name. Asking for someone's “good name” will confuse ...
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'What is your good name?' is grammatically correct but sounds odd outside India — a direct translation from Hindi. Say 'What is your name?'
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The short answer. In English, names do not have a quality . A name is not “good” or “bad” — it is just a name. Asking for someone's “good name” will confuse ...