We have the same name
- Thread starter Lun-14
- Start date
There's an existing thread on this, started by your namesake.
I have a child who is the namesake of your child
I have a child who is the namesake of your child
If the people have the same name, we say "They have the same name". It's not especially idiomatic, it's simple basic natural English.
If you are telling someone about yourself and a new friend you don’t need anything more than my suggestion. #3. That’s the most natural idiom. Your original pal knows your name.
Your OP suggestions are more than you need. It certainly sounds wrong to say namesake. I’d keep that for names given in honour of someone else, say an old relative. I know our dictionary suggests we can use namesake for “the same name” but I think that is out of date.
Your OP suggestions are more than you need. It certainly sounds wrong to say namesake. I’d keep that for names given in honour of someone else, say an old relative. I know our dictionary suggests we can use namesake for “the same name” but I think that is out of date.
You want to say that my suggestions aren't idiomatic?
I don't understand, I'm sorry. What do you want to say here?
Yes, these are idiomatic in English (correct sentences that some English speakers use, and don't "sound strange").
I notice that your question in post #4 (are these idiomatic?) is different from your question in post #1 (what should I say?).
So my first suggestion in the OP is idiomatic while the second one isn't. Right?
OP
I agree that 'namesake' is not correct usage .We have the same name.
We are of the same name.
Your sentence would be understandable if you put "only" after "not".
That would change the meaning.