12 Different Ways to Say “Who Is This”

When you want to ask someone “Who is this?” but want to sound a bit more interesting, there are plenty of alternative ways to ask the same question. 

In this article, we’ll explore 12 different ways to ask “Who is this?” so you can choose the best way to fit your situation. 

Synonyms for “Who Is This”

• Who Am I Speaking With
• May I Ask Who This Is
• Can You Tell Me Who This Is
• Who Am I Talking To
• What’s Your Name
• Who Is This, Exactly
• Could You Please Identify Yourself
• Who Might I Be Speaking To
• Can You Tell Me Your Name
• Who Am I Dealing With
• May I Know Who This Is
• Who Is This Calling

1. Who Am I Speaking With

Examples:

• I picked up the phone and asked, “Who am I speaking with?” to figure out who was calling me.
• During the meeting, I asked, “Who am I speaking with?” to confirm the identity of the new participant.

2. May I Ask Who This Is

Examples:

• I wasn’t sure who I was chatting with, so I said, “May I ask who this is?” before continuing the conversation.
• When the caller didn’t introduce themselves, I asked, “May I ask who this is?” to clarify their identity.

3. Can You Tell Me Who This Is

Examples:

• I answered the call and immediately asked, “Can you tell me who this is?” to understand who was on the other end.
• After receiving the unexpected message, I replied with, “Can you tell me who this is?” to get more information.

4. Who Am I Talking To

Examples:

• When the name wasn’t clear over the phone, I asked, “Who am I talking to?” to make sure I knew who I was conversing with.
• During our phone call, I said, “Who am I talking to?” to identify the person I was speaking with.

5. What’s Your Name

Examples:

• When the caller didn’t introduce themselves, I asked, “What’s your name?” to learn more about who I was speaking to.
• After the surprise visit, I politely inquired, “What’s your name?” to understand who was at the door.

6. Who Is This, Exactly

Examples:

• I was confused about the caller’s identity, so I asked, “Who is this, exactly?” to get a clearer picture.
• In the middle of our chat, I asked, “Who is this, exactly?” to make sure I knew who I was communicating with.

7. Could You Please Identify Yourself

Examples:

• When the voice on the line was unfamiliar, I said, “Could you please identify yourself?” to know who I was talking to.
• At the start of the conversation, I asked, “Could you please identify yourself?” to get the caller’s name.

8. Who Might I Be Speaking To

Examples:

• When I answered the call, I asked, “Who might I be speaking to?” to find out the caller’s identity.
• After receiving an email from an unknown sender, I replied with, “Who might I be speaking to?” to clarify their identity.

9. Can You Tell Me Your Name

Examples:

• When the caller didn’t introduce themselves, I asked, “Can you tell me your name?” to get to know them better.
• During our chat, I asked, “Can you tell me your name?” to make sure I was addressing the right person.

10. Who Am I Dealing With

Examples:

• I needed to know who was on the other end of the line, so I asked, “Who am I dealing with?” to clarify their identity.
• In our discussion, I asked, “Who am I dealing with?” to ensure I knew who I was speaking to.

11. May I Know Who This Is

Examples:

• I asked, “May I know who this is?” when the caller didn’t provide their name at the beginning of the call.
• After the unexpected message, I responded with, “May I know who this is?” to get more details.

12. Who Is This Calling

Examples:

• When I answered the phone, I said, “Who is this calling?” to figure out who was on the other end.
• During the surprise visit, I asked, “Who is this calling?” to understand who was at my door.