Hello
my name is
Misha
my pronouns are
she/her
'Misha Anker' is pronounced
Mee-sh-a An-k-a
This is how I pronounce my own name when speaking English.
My full name
Misha Anker
If you're adding me to a list of names, please use this name.
Personal name
Misha
This is the name I want to be addressed by during a conversation.
On an envelope
Ms Misha Anker
Please use this name when adding my name to an address in a formal context. For example, on an envelope.
Formal name
Ms Anker
I use this name in formal contexts. For example, a letter addressed to me might start 'Dear Ms Anker'.
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
Misha 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.