Hello
my name is
Richard
my pronouns are
he/him
they/them
How to use my name
My full name
Richard Bairwell
If you're adding me to a list of names, please use this name.
Personal name
Richard
This is the name I want to be addressed by during a conversation.
On an envelope
Mr Richard Bairwell
Please use this name when adding my name to an address in a formal context. For example, on an envelope.
Formal name
Mr Bairwell
I use this name in formal contexts. For example, a letter addressed to me might start 'Dear Mr Bairwell'.
I also like to be called
- Rich
- Richy
It's always OK to use these nicknames or variants of my name wherever you use my personal name.
I don't like to be called
- Dick
- Rick / Ricky
Please don't use these variants of my name.
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
Richard 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.
they/them
Richard 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.