What Is Your Name in Spanish | 5 Phrases & Examples

¿Cómo te llamas? (pronounced “ko-mo-teh-yaa-maas”) is one of the most common ways to say “what is your name” in Spanish.

However, keep in mind that this phrase is considered informal and that there are several other ways to ask someone their name in Spanish.

What Is Your Name in Spanish

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What is your name in Spanish
Phrase Example
¿Cómo te llamas?

(Informal)

Hola, mucho gusto. ¿Cómo te llamas?

[Hello, nice to meet you. What is your name?]

¿Cómo se llama?

(Formal)

Soy Andrea. ¿Y usted cómo se llama?

[I’m Andrea. And what is your name?]

¿Cuál es su nombre?

(Formal)

Encantada de conocerla. ¿Cuál es su nombre?

[It’s a pleasure to meet you. What is your name?]

¿Me podrías dar tu nombre?

(Informal)

Yo te puedo ayudar. ¿Me podrías dar tu nombre, por favor?

[I can help you. Could you give me your name, please?]

¿Me regalas tu nombre?

(Informal)

Tengo la lista de invitados. ¿Me regalas tu nombre?

[I have the guest list. Can I have your name?]

¿Cómo te llamas?

“¿Cómo te llamas?” means “What is your name?” It’s the standard phrase used when asking someone their name in Spanish in casual contexts.

Examples of using cómo te llamas to say what is your name in Spanish
¿Hola, cómo te llamas?

[Hi, what’s your name?]

Me gusta tu vestido. ¿Cómo te llamas?

[I like your dress. What’s your name?]

¿Disculpa, cómo te llamas?

Excuse me, what’s your name?

Please note that the use of “te” in “¿Cómo te llamas?” makes the phrase informal. Therefore, when speaking to someone with whom you want to convey respect, the more appropriate phrase would be “¿Cómo se llama?,” which includes the use of “se” instead of “te.”

¿Cómo se llama?

“¿Cómo se llama?” is a more formal and polite way to say “What is your name?” in Spanish. Use this phrase when speaking to someone older than you or someone you want to show respect to.

Examples of using cómo se llama to say what is your name in Spanish
Perdón, ¿cómo se llama usted?

[Sorry, what is your name?]

¿Mi nombre es Mariela, y usted cómo se llama?

[My name is Mariela, and what is your name?]

Gracias por avisarme. ¿Cómo se llama, señora?

[Thank you for letting me know. What is your name, ma’am?]

¿Cuál es su nombre?

“¿Cuál es su nombre?” is another way to say “What is your name?” in Spanish.

The use of “su” in this phrase makes it formal and is therefore typically used when wanting to communicate politely and respectfully.

The casual version of this phrase is “¿Cuál es tu nombre?”

Examples of using cuál es su nombre to say what is your name in Spanish
Perdón, ¿cuál es su nombre otra vez?

[Sorry, what is your name again?]

Quisiera saber, ¿cuál es su nombre?

[I would like to know, what is your name?]

Mucho gusto. ¿Cuál es su nombre?

[Nice to meet you. What is your name?]

¿Me podrías dar tu nombre?

Another way to ask for someone’s name in Spanish is by saying, “¿Me podrías dar tu nombre?” which means, “Could you give me your name?” This way of inquiring about someone’s name is considered casual.

Examples of using me podrías dar tu nombre to say what is your name in Spanish
Hola, ¿me podrías dar tu nombre?

[Hello, could you give me your name?]

Estoy completando la solicitud. ¿Me podrías dar tu nombre?

[I’m completing the application. Could you give me your name?]

¿Me podrías dar tu nombre? El profesor lo necesita.

[Could you give me your name? The professor needs it.]

¿Me regalas tu nombre?

Another way to ask for someone’s name in Spanish is by saying, “¿Me regalas tu nombre?” which means “Can you give me your name?” Similar to English, this expression is casual and informal.

Examples of using me regalas tu nombre to say what is your name in Spanish
¡Hola, hola! ¿Me regalas tu nombre?

[Hello, hello! Can you give me your name?]

¿Me regalas tu nombre? Lo necesito para el registro.

[Can you give me your name? I need it for the registry.]

¿Me regalas tu nombre, por favor? .

[Can I have your name, please?]

How to respond to what is your name in Spanish

There are many responses that can be used when someone asks for your name is Spanish. The most common replies are “me llamo” (pronounced “meh-yaa-moe”) and “mi nombre es” (pronounced “me-gnome-breh-ehs”).

How to respond to what is your name in Spanish
Phrase Response
¿Cómo te llamas? Me llamo Damián.

[My name is Damian.]

¿Cómo se llama? Me llamo Santiago.

[My name is Damian.]

¿Cuál es su nombre? Mi nombre es Ronaldo.

[My name is Ronald.]

¿Me podrías dar tu nombre? Mi nombre es Celeste.

[My name is Celeste.]

¿Me regalas tu nombre? Mi nombre es María.

[My name is Maria.]

Frequently asked questions about what is your name in Spanish

How do you say what is your last name in Spanish?

“¿Cuál es tu nombre?” is one way to say “What is your name?” in Spanish.

“Apellido” (pronounced “aah-peh-yee-doh”) means “last name.” Therefore, “¿Cuál es tu apellido?” is how to say, “What is your last name?” in Spanish.

You can also say “¿Me regalas tu apellido?” which means, “Can I have your last name?”

How do you say what is your full name in Spanish?

To ask someone their full name in Spanish, you can say, “¿Cuál es tu nombre completo?”

However, keep in mind that “tu” is considered informal. The more formal variant of this phrase is “¿Cuál es su nombre completo?”

How do you say what is your pet’s name in Spanish?

To ask someone what their pet’s name is in Spanish, you can say either “¿Cómo se llama su mascota?” or “¿Cuál es el nombre de su mascota?”

If you also want to know what the pet owner’s name is, you can ask them, “¿Cuál es tu nombre?” which is one of many ways to ask someone their name in Spanish.

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Gina Rancaño, BA

Gina holds a Bachelor of Arts in English, as well as a certificate in professional and public writing from Florida International University. When she’s not writing, she spends her time reading.