I need some Japanese grammar help please?

Question

I know, this is a really simple question, and at least one of you is going to tell me to use a grammar book or something, but I'm just going to ask it here. If I wanted to say, "My name is [...]" would it be "Watashi no namae wa [...] desu" or would it be "[...] wa watashi no namae desu?" Which is the subject; the "my name" or the name itself? Thanks.

Answer 1

The correct sentence is

Watashi no namae wa invader desu.

The subject is watashi no namae ( my name )

Answer 2

The correct is the first, so, for instance, I should say "Watashi no namae wa Esther desu", I also may say "Watashi wa Esther desu" (I'm Esther) It's a very informal way of introduction but it's also correct.
The subject in both phrases is the person who talks so it's 'I', in japanese is 'Watashi'.

I hope it helps you, I'm also trying to learn it ;)

Answer 3

Both phrases are correct, although the first is arguably more common. The subject changes depending on the sentence, though.

"Bob wa watashi no namae desu."
In this sentence, "Bob" is the subject, so it is like "Bob is my name."
"Watashi no namae wa Bob desu."
In this sentence, "My name" is the subject, so it is like "My name is Bob."

Answer 4

Benkyoo suru Nihongo wa totemo tanoshii, desu ne!