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

Many of the women used pseudonyms to deliver their testimony in court and for identification in court documents. — Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

Jack asked that he be referred to using a pseudonym for this article, citing his concerns about his upcoming visa renewal. — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

The first book in Oliver’s debut cozy mystery series The Die Hards will be published under her pseudonym Oliva Lawrence by Minotaur in fall 2027. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

The woman, identified in court papers by the pseudonym Jane Doe, sued Cornell and seven men last month, saying she was given ketamine and raped at a fraternity house in 2024. — Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

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