By the name of…

Pro Tip 1/3

Proper Names

Use it when specifying someone or something's proper name, as if announcing or clarifying it.

There's a bakery by the name of 'Sweet Dough' on 5th Avenue.

Pro Tip 2/3

Searching Context

It's used when searching for someone or something and making inquiries.

I'm trying to locate a book by the name of 'The Hidden Garden'.

Pro Tip 3/3

Name Intro

Introduces the exact name among many possible options, often in formal introductions.

We have a guest speaker by the name of Dr. Eleanor Gayle.