noun
names, name (archaic/formal genitive)
A1
Namen — plural of der Name, meaning “names.” Also appears historically as an archaic or formal genitive singular form. Declension: nominative/accusative plural die Namen; genitive plural der Namen; dative plural den Namen (note added -n). Use: common plural; singular is Name (der Name).
Examples
Können Sie Ihren Namen bitte buchstabieren?
Could you please spell your name?
Er hat den Namen des Autors falsch geschrieben.
He misspelled the name of the author.
Die Namen aller Teilnehmer stehen auf der Liste.
The names of all participants are on the list.
Details
Mnemonics
Picture a list with many names 'Namen' written at the top.
Think English 'names' — plural of name.
Notes
Can be plural of 'Name' or appear in fixed phrases; here treated as plural 'names'. | Plural-only noun; singular forms are not applicable.