Was praetors known by many names?

Yes, praetors were known by various titles and names in ancient Rome, reflecting their roles and responsibilities. The term "praetor" itself was used for high-ranking magistrates who presided over legal matters, but they could also be referred to by their specific duties, such as "praetor urbanus" for the urban praetor or "praetor peregrinus" for the one overseeing cases involving foreigners. Additionally, they might be addressed by their family names or titles indicating their rank or achievements.