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my friend named vs my friend name

The correct phrase is 'my friend named.' The verb 'named' should be used in the past tense to indicate that your friend has a specific name. 'My friend name' is incorrect, although you can use 'my friend's name'.
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my friend named

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'my friend named' when you want to mention the specific name your friend has been given. The verb 'named' should be in the past tense to indicate this.

Examples:

  • My friend named Sarah is coming over tonight.
  • I have a friend named John who lives in New York.
  • Do you know my friend named Emily?
  • She introduced me to her friend named Peter.
  • My friend named Alex is a talented musician.
  • Jan 31, 2016 ... ... been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jan 31, 2016. Walking with my friend named Joe.
  • Sep 8, 2015 ... Fan video of "Brave" by Sara Bareilles. Shoutout to my friend named Addison Created using Video Star: http://VideoStarApp.com/FREE ...
  • Every two years we rerun the “My Friend Named John” story because it is such a meaningful story. It's for sure a story to give thanks and praise for allowing us ...
  • Jun 17, 2014 ... My friend named his daughter Hayley after a girl he taught as a swim instructor that he said was just the coolest nicest kid ever. If I have a boy I ...

Alternatives:

  • my friend who is named
  • my friend, named
  • my friend goes by the name of
  • my friend's name is
  • my friend is called

my friend name

This phrase is incorrect as it lacks the verb 'named' to indicate the specific name of your friend.

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