When you use a character briefly say a cab driver for example. Do you just label him as Cab Driver? For example, 'The Cab Driver rolled a blunt and got stoned.'
Screenwriting : Character name by Brian Stoneking
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That's how I do it sometimes, Brian Stoneking. Or something like GRUMPY CAB DRIVER.
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Usually if the character is in one scene and just for filler I'd call them as CAB DRIVER #1. If they get referenced or come back later I'll name them. Just the way I go with it.
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I teach a simple rule - Screenwriting 101: Main characters get a first and last name (if needed), recurring/supporting characters get one name (first, last, or nickname), everyone else gets a title.
EX - John Jackson is dating Mary Maryworth, but her friend Sue doesn't want to see them happy. Sue pays an Actress to seduce John and break them up.
John and Mary are the main, Sue is the villain and a recurring character, Actress is only seen once (possibly twice) in order to move the story forward. Every character doesn't need a first, last, middle, and nickname.