know by name



know someone or something by name

to recognize the name but not the appearance of someone or something. I only know her by name. I have no idea what she looks like. I know this brand of sausage by name, but I have never tasted it.
See also: know, name

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
SiiriSEE:-ree (Finnish)Estonian, Finnish
OfÉLia-Portuguese
TitusTI-tuws (Ancient Roman), TIE-təs (English)Ancient Roman, English, Biblical, Biblical Latin
Abbott['æbət]
Ottone-Italian
MatÚŠ-Slovak