I didn't catch your name Meaning in English

expression

US

eye DID-nt katch yur NAYM

UK

eye DID-nt katch yaw NAYM

Definition

A polite way to ask someone to repeat their name because you did not hear or remember it.

Usage & Nuances

Common in introductions or noisy environments. Very polite and friendly. Often used with a smile to avoid awkwardness. You can add 'Sorry,' before it for extra politeness.

• Spanish: no entendí tu nombre - no escuché tu nombre
• Portuguese (BR): não entendi seu nome - não ouvi seu nome
• Portuguese (PT): não percebi o teu nome - não ouvi bem o teu nome
• Chinese (Simplified): 我没听清你的名字
• Chinese (Traditional): 我沒聽清你的名字
• Hindi: माफ़ कीजिए, आपका नाम सुन नहीं पाया
• Arabic: لم أسمع اسمك
• Bengali: আমি আপনার নাম শুনতে পাইনি - আমি আপনার নামটা ধরতে পারিনি
• Russian: я не расслышал(а) ваше имя
• Japanese: お名前を聞きそびれました
• Vietnamese: Tôi chưa nghe rõ tên bạn
• Korean: 이름을 잘 못 들었어요
• Turkish: Adınızı duyamadım
• Urdu: میں نے آپ کا نام نہیں سنا
• Indonesian: Saya belum menangkap nama Anda

Example Sentences

I didn't catch your name. Could you please say it again?

basic

Sorry, I didn't catch your name at the party.

basic

I didn't catch your name, can you write it for me?

basic

Hey, I didn't catch your name earlier—remind me again?

natural

Sorry, I didn't catch your name when you introduced yourself.

natural

Actually, I didn't catch your name—what was it again?

natural