moniker

noun

mon·​i·​ker ˈmä-ni-kər 

variants or less commonly monicker

plural monikers also monickers

informal

: name, nickname

"Hoosier" is a common moniker for a resident of Indiana.

Twentysomethings. Generation X. Slackers. Why isn't there a standard moniker for the flannel-clad, grunge-happy, jaded, cynical loafers born in the Sixties and Seventies?

—James Aley

Living up to the exclamation mark occasionally inserted into her moniker, P!nk belts loudly, raps lustily, moans orgasmically, and, unlike Britney, is altogether believable as an out-of-control party monster.

—David Browne

More than a half-dozen automakers have announced electric pickup trucks, and Ford has chosen the Mustang monicker for its new compact electric SUV.

—Bill Howard

Synonyms of moniker

• nickname
• epithet

Examples of moniker in a Sentence

He earned the moniker “Gator” from his days wrestling alligators in Florida.

I think “Happy” is an appropriate moniker for someone who smiles so much.

Recent Examples on the Web

The backstory Founded in 1909 under the moniker of L’Hotel Royal, the Art Nouveau and Neo-Baroque–style property has experienced a plethora of colorful history. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026

But in the midterm, Wambsganss distanced herself from the president and MAGA moniker, at least on her campaign material. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Milwaukee’s style of play, which emphasizes fundamentals and situational baseball — think compared to the launch angle, raw power mindset others have adopted in today’s game — earned the moniker whilst winning 103 regular-season games. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Until Tuesday, its AI products — branded under the Gemini moniker — were automatically activated for schools using Google Classroom. — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

probably from Shelta (language of Irish itinerants) mŭnnik, modification of Irish ainm

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above