Hello
my name is
Ynda
my pronouns are
they/them
she/her
How to use my name
My full name
Ynda Jas
If you're adding me to a list of names, please use this name.
Personal name
Ynda
This is the name I want to be addressed by during a conversation.
On an envelope
Ynda Jas
Please use this name when adding my name to an address in a formal context. For example, on an envelope.
Formal name
Ynda Jas
I use this name in formal contexts. For example, a letter addressed to me might start 'Dear Ynda Jas'.
Email name
Ynda
Please use this name when addressing me at the start of an email. For example, 'Dear Ynda'.
You might hear me being called
- Mx Ynda Jas (if you need to use a title)
There are some circumstances in which you might hear people using these variants of my personal name. Please don't use them except in those circumstances.
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
Ynda 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
Ynda 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.