In German culture, names play a crucial role. “Name” translates to “Name” and is spelled as “N-a-m-e.” To ask someone’s name, say “Wie heißt du?” (formal) or “Wie heißt du?” (informal). To introduce yourself, use “Mein Name ist” (formal) or “Ich heiße” (informal), followed by your name. German names consist of a first name (“Vorname”) and a last name (“Nachname”). Nicknames (“Spitzname”) are also common. Ownership of names is expressed using possessive pronouns. The verb “sein” (to be) conjugates in the present tense first person singular as “ich bin” (I am). German naming conventions include formal and informal address and follow traditional and modern trends.