What is the difference between “had” and “have” in conjunction with “previous” and “sent”/not”?

Since this is a rather pedantic question, the only reason why should I continue getting asked is because something sounds far right to me.

Let’s say someone is giving instructions to a person who wanted to write down a name/name they used to have but no longer do. Let’s say they are giving instruction to them. Which phrasing is correct?

Write down any names you have got.

Be the last person to remember your old name and write down your first name.

Write down your name. After what age you have passed away. Write this down.

Why were the first two logical decisions made? Has the person ever had a previous name or is it old school? What does the second point correspond to, as it’s saying the person used to have a previous last name (maybe person reverted back to original name).

What words should I choose, within the context of a similar structured sentence, from my ear using “had”?

Tell the dentist that any previous infections you had.

Where there’s a mistake when replacing “had” with “have”

would be a problem.

Asked on March 15, 2021 in Grammar.
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Third statement seems correct to me

Write down any further names you have had

it statement means list down all your previous names (which are not in use now but are still in your mind).

Answered on March 15, 2021.
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Why should a verb in the clause be ‘use’?

What are the names you used for and

the dates in your history?

Answered on March 15, 2021.
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