know (someone) by name

: to perceive directly : have direct cognition of

: to have understanding of

: to recognize the nature of : discern

: knowledge

: some person : somebody

: 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