New2grammar  +  496106 Thu, 03 Apr 08 08:22 AM The search returned images of a man [named/by the name of] Peter. Is there any difference between the two choices? By the name of seems to suggest a nickname. Thanks in advance! New2grammar Joined on Tue, Nov 21 2006 Veteran Member 7,676 Who wants to go sailing around the world with me? Difference Between

	CalifJim  +  496107 Thu, 03 Apr 08 08:25 AM New2grammar “Is there any difference between the two choices? By the name of seems to suggest a nickname.” You've answered your own question. But note that by the name of need not introduce a nickname.  It may, but it need not.  It's just a slightly different way of saying the same thing as named. CJ  CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member 22,379 "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche