Hello
my name is
Andi
my pronouns are
they/them/theirs
'Andi Fugard' is pronounced
AN-dee FEW-guard
/ˈændi ˈfjuˌɡɑɹd/
This is how I pronounce my own name when speaking English.
My full name
Andi Fugard
If you're adding me to a list of names, please use this name.
Personal name
Andi
This is the name I want to be addressed by during a conversation.
On an envelope
Dr Andi Fugard
Please use this name when adding my name to an address in a formal context. For example, on an envelope.
Formal name
Dr Fugard
I use this name in formal contexts. For example, a letter addressed to me might start 'Dear Dr Fugard'.
Email name
Andi
Please use this name when addressing me at the start of an email. For example, 'Dear Andi'.
To speak about a person in English, you don't need to know their gender but you do need to know which pronouns to use. This information can't be determined from a person's name or what they look like, so we include it on everyone's page.
they/them/theirs
Andi is often found on the dance floor.
They are dancing right now.
You should see them dance!
Dancing is one of their passions.
The dance trophy should have been theirs!
They are keeping themself fit by dancing.