Hello
my name is
Irina
my pronouns are
they/them/theirs
she/her/hers
How to use my name
My full name
Irina Rempt
If you're adding me to a list of names, please use this name.
Personal name
Irina
This is the name I want to be addressed by during a conversation.
On an envelope
I.R. Rempt-Drijfhout
Please use this name when adding my name to an address in a formal context. For example, on an envelope.
Formal name
Mrs Rempt
I use this name in formal contexts. For example, a letter addressed to me might start 'Dear Mrs Rempt'.
Email name
Irina
Please use this name when addressing me at the start of an email. For example, 'Dear Irina'.
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.
they/them/theirs
Irina is a great cook.
They are really good at cooking.
Cooking comes really naturally to them.
Cooking is one of their best skills.
I think this cookbook is theirs.
They are cooking this recipe for themself.
she/her/hers
Irina is a great cook.
She is really good at cooking.
Cooking comes really naturally to her.
Cooking is one of her best skills.
I think this cookbook is hers.
She is cooking this recipe for herself.