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How to Say "What's your name?" in Danish

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Hvad hedder du?
"What's your name?" in Danish 路 say it like vath heh-der doo

The most natural way to say "What's your name?" in Danish is Hvad hedder du?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Hvad er dit navn?
More formal way to ask someone's name.
Hvad kalder de dig?
Casual way, often used among friends.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when meeting someone new. It is a polite way to ask for their name. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings.

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Examples in Danish

DanishEnglish
Hej, hvad hedder du?Hi, what is your name?
Jeg hedder Anna, hvad hedder du?My name is Anna, what is your name?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to forget to use 'hedder' instead of 'hedder du'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Hvad hedder du?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Danish with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is it rude to ask someone's name directly?

No, it is considered polite to ask someone's name when you meet them.

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