Hello
my name is
Kim
my pronouns are
she/her
they/them
'Kim Foale' is pronounced
Kim Foal
This is how I pronounce my own name when speaking English.
My full name
Kim Foale
If you're adding me to a list of names, please use this name.
Personal name
Kim
This is the name I want to be addressed by during a conversation.
On an envelope
Dr Kim Foale
Please use this name when adding my name to an address in a formal context. For example, on an envelope.
Formal name
Dr Foale
I use this name in formal contexts. For example, a letter addressed to me might start 'Dear Dr Foale'.
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.
she/her
Kim plays board games.
She is a bit competitive.
Maybe you will win a game against her one day.
Her board game collection is impressive.
Your collection is a lot smaller than hers.
Kim keeps a journal to remind herself of past gaming victories.
they/them
Kim plays board games.
They are a bit competitive.
Maybe you will win a game against them one day.
Their board game collection is impressive.
Your collection is a lot smaller than theirs.
Kim keeps a journal to remind themself of past gaming victories.