have a reservation under or in the name of

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biker15

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Hi,

Which sentence is correct?

1. I have a reservation under the name of Jones.

2. I have a reservation in the name of Jones.
 

bhaisahab

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I'd use #2.
 

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Both would be correct in AmE.
 

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You can use either. You can also say, "I have a reservation for Jones", or even "I have a reservation for 8pm - Jones."
 
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