Hello
my name is
Ian Forrester
my pronouns are
he/him
How to use my name
My full name
Ian Forrester
If you're adding me to a list of names, please use this name.
Personal name
Ian Forrester
This is the name I want to be addressed by during a conversation.
On an envelope
Mr I Forrester
Please use this name when adding my name to an address in a formal context. For example, on an envelope.
Formal name
Mr Forrester
I use this name in formal contexts. For example, a letter addressed to me might start 'Dear Mr Forrester'.
How to use my pronouns
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.
he/him
Ian Forrester is often found on the dance floor.
He is dancing right now.
You should see him dance!
Dancing is one of his passions.
The dance trophy should have been his!
He is keeping himself fit by dancing.