Why is a persons name classed as a countable noun?

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Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

Consider this.

In my class there is one Clive, one Betty, three Mikes and six Toms. That's a total of eleven people.

Or consider this excerpt from Wikipedia

The Three Marys (or Maries) refer to the three biblical Marys that came to the sepulchre of Jesus in the Gospels and are companions of Mary, the mother of Jesus. All four gospels include a mention of the incident, but only Mark (16:1) identifies all three. In the verse, the three are:

Mary of Cleopas
Mary Magdalene
Mary, mother of James & John often considered the same woman as href="/wiki/Salome(disciple)">Salome (disciple)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Three_Marys

Anonymous · Answer

Clive

Thank you very much for your help I understand now.

Kat

File walk 163 · Answer

Goliath is known for his strength.

Shalini's hair is very long

In tha above 2 sentence which is countable and uncountable noun

Anonymous · Answer

Is Mr Mohan a countable.

Why is a persons name classed as a countable noun?

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