How to say “My name is…” in Old English
The most common way to say “my name is…” in Old English. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Mīn nama is …
In a sentence
English
Hello, my name is…
Old English
Wes hāl, Mīn nama is …
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How do you say "My name is…" in Old English?
"My name is…" in Old English is "Mīn nama is …". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Mīn nama is …" written in Old English?
Old English uses the Old English alphabet, an alphabet. "Mīn nama is …" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "Mīn nama is …" in Old English?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Mīn nama is …" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Mīn nama is …" mean in English?
"Mīn nama is …" is the Old English way of saying "My name is…" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "My name is…" in Old English?
Many languages — including Old English — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Mīn nama is …" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Is there a free Old English dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Old English dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Mīn nama is …" or any other Old English text.