by the name of
Definition of by the name of
1 : used to indicate the name that is used for someone or something Her name is Susan, but she goes by the name of Sue.
2 : having the name : named Do you know a man by the name of James Smith?
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nameplay
: a word or phrase that constitutes the distinctive designation of a person or thing
: a word or symbol used in logic to designate an entity
: a descriptive often disparaging epithet
: to give a name to : call
: to mention or identify by name
: to accuse by name
: of, relating to, or bearing a name
: appearing in the name of a literary or theatrical production
: having an established reputation
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