what happens in the brain when you draw a blank on a name?

Question

I’m talking about those things that you normally know but may forget momentarily. It’s like your brain draws a blank or can’t access the info. What causes that when it happens?

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Answer 1

I’m from the Deep South. “Hey sweet freee-and!” (*shudder) works well. But, I die a little inside every time I say it. Eventually someone says their name.