Synonyms of pseudonym

pseudonym

noun

ˈsü-də-ˌnim 

as in alias

a fictitious or assumed name

the most notorious serial killer of the 19th century remains known only by the pseudonym of Jack the Ripper

Synonyms & Similar Words

• alias
• nickname
• pen name
• nom de guerre
• appellation
• designation
• sobriquet
• misnomer
• nom de plume
• epithet

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pseudonym

The protection of the crowd The use of pseudonyms like Jane Doe in lawsuits has grown in recent decades, said Diana Simon, a professor of law at the University of Arizona. — Deepti Hajela, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

The assistant also sometimes acted as a go-between for Combs and one of his girlfriends who used the pseudonym Jane in court. — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026

Crooks adopted the Dole pseudonym after his father's checking account had been hacked and fraudulent gambling charges appeared, Matthew Crooks told investigators. — Michael Ruiz , Kelley Kramer, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

His newest novel, the crime story White Smoke, written under the pseudonym Nick Brucker, sold to A24 UK at auction with Benedict Cumberbatch attached to star. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

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