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In English, if someone has already met someone else but later forgets their name, they might ask them something like, "I'm sorry, what was your name again?" (which is less forceful than a blunt "What is your name?"). How would this be expressed in Spanish?

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Perdona/Disculpa, ¿cómo te llamabas?

Perdone/Disculpe, ¿cómo se llamaba? (more formal)

Perdona/Disculpa, ¿cúal era tu nombre?

Perdone/Disculpe, ¿cúal era su nombre? (more formal)

Perdona/Disculpa, ¿me puedes decir tu nombre (de nuevo)?

Perdone/Disculpe, ¿me puede decir su nombre de nuevo (de nuevo)? (more formal)

Another ones (thanks Laura)

Disculpa, no recuerdo tu nombre

Disculpa, ¿Tu nombre era...?

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or "Disculpa, no recuerdo tu nombre" or "Disculpa, ¿Tu nombre era...?" – Laura Jan 26 '12 at 18:39
@Laurayeah, thanks, there are so many ways..., I've included them – Javi Jan 26 '12 at 18:53

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