appear under the name of

appear before

1. To participate in legal proceedings. I'm so nervous to appear before the judge today.2. To suddenly become visible to one. I had to slam on my brakes when that pedestrian just appeared before me.3. To arrive early for something. I am locking that door at exactly 10:01, so I suggest you appear before the exam starts.See also: appear, before

appear under the name (of)

To do something publicly (such as acting or writing) using a name other than one's birth name. A: "I don't see your sister in the playbill." B: "Oh, when she acts, she appears under the name R.A. Smith."See also: appear, name

appear under the name of (some name)

[for an actor] to perform under a special name. She is appearing under the name of Fifi. I appeared under the stage name Rex Righteous.See also: appear, name, of