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

Before the game of spin the bottle, Andrey and Mark had never met (both men are referred to by pseudonyms to protect their identity). — Lesya Lapina & Sergey Hyugge, The Dial, 21 July 2026

For privacy purposes, he was allowed to register using a pseudonym. — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

According to the court judgment, the pair arranged for employees and associates to drive up bidding prices at auction, inducing the collector, identified under the pseudonym Li Pin, to purchase the items at inflated prices. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

Éric Rohmer’s name is therefore none other than a pseudonym forged on two pseudonyms. — André Aciman, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

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