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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a guy named" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when introducing someone informally, typically in storytelling or casual conversation.
Example: "I met a guy named Tom at the coffee shop yesterday."
Alternatives: "a man called" or "someone referred to as".
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(A guy named Pulitzer didn't hurt).
A guy named Joe isn't fussy.
We have a guy named Justin Martyr.
A guy named Mort Berkowitz.
Would love to see a guy named Bubba put a jacket on a guy named Thorbjorn.
"A guy named Scuzzball," he replied.
I play a guy named Bartlet.
A guy named Michael runs the school.
A guy named Dan explained it to me.
A guy named Mr. Brian, he was like my professor.
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Yep--a guy named Snuffy.
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