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Pseudonym has its origins in the Greek adjective pseudōnymos, which means “bearing a false name.” French speakers adopted the Greek word as the noun pseudonyme, and English speakers later modified the French word into pseudonym. Many celebrated authors have used pseudonyms. Samuel Clemens wrote under the pseudonym “Mark Twain,” Charles Lutwidge Dodgson assumed the pseudonym “Lewis Carroll,” and Mary Ann Evans used “George Eliot” as her pseudonym.
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Mark Twain is the pseudonym of the American writer Samuel L. Clemens.
the most notorious serial killer of the 19th century remains known only by the pseudonym of Jack the Ripper
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At this time, Jason Ryan opted for the pseudonym Ryan Ireland, choosing to name himself after the play.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Parents of four transgender girls, identified by pseudonyms, sued a few weeks after Children’s decision, arguing that the Aurora hospital’s decision to halt care to a population based on their gender identity constitutes discrimination under Colorado law.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The film is co-produced by PlayStation Productions, Lyrical Animation and creator and gamer Seán McLoughlin, better known by his pseudonym JackSepticEye.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
All their communication was written under their pseudonym and no verifiable personal details have ever been released or revealed.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 9 Apr. 2026
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
Parents of four transgender girls, identified by pseudonyms, sued a few weeks after Children’s decision, arguing that the Aurora hospital’s decision to halt care to a population based on their gender identity constitutes discrimination under Colorado law.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
The film is co-produced by PlayStation Productions, Lyrical Animation and creator and gamer Seán McLoughlin, better known by his pseudonym JackSepticEye.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
All their communication was written under their pseudonym and no verifiable personal details have ever been released or revealed.
—Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Pseudonym.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pseudonym. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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