What was the name of the doctor? VS What was the doctor's name?

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learning54

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Hi teachers,
Which one is more useable?
a) What was the name of the doctor?
b) What was the doctor's name?

Thanks in advance.
 

bhaisahab

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Hi teachers,
Which one is more useable?
a) What was the name of the doctor?
b) What was the doctor's name?

Thanks in advance.

They are both fine.
 

5jj

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They are both fine.
With a following relative clause, we'd normally use only the 'of the doctor' form:

What was the name of the doctor who treated you for malaria?
 
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