Synonyms of moniker

moniker

noun

ˈmä-ni-kər 

variants also monicker

1

as in nickname

a descriptive or familiar name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to an individual

seeing as no respectable rodeo performer could possibly be known as Leslie, a suitably masculine moniker was created for him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nickname
• epithet
• surname
• sobriquet
• pseudonym
• alias
• cognomen
• label
• byname
• title
• appellation
• designation
• tag
• handle
• denomination
• denotation
• pen name
• nom de plume
• anonym
• nom de guerre

2

as in name

a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known

"Cornelius Jedidiah Beauregard" is his rather unwieldy moniker

Synonyms & Similar Words

• name
• title
• nickname
• nomenclature
• designation
• epithet
• pseudonym
• appellation
• surname
• cognomen
• banner
• denomination
• denotation
• appellative
• handle
• sobriquet
• label
• compellation
• alias
• diminutive
• first name
• tag
• given name
• Christian name
• maiden name
• middle name
• forename
• family name
• patronymic
• misnomer
• baptismal name
• trademark
• byname
• pen name
• vernacular
• binomial
• rubric
• nom de plume
• matronymic
• brand name
• cryptonym
• trade name
• monomial
• nom de guerre
• trivial name
• hypocorism

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of moniker

As an angry hacker going by the moniker Chaotic Eclipse continues to release zero-day exploit code, Microsoft has now released mitigation advice for the YellowKey Windows BitLocker vulnerability that can bypass security features. —Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

With a moniker drawn from Greek mythology, the trio intends for Ariadne to be a revenue-sharing hub for creators to navigate IP, wellness tech, production, distribution and the digital economy pipeline. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 May 2026

Its current moniker pays homage to the longleaf pine tree, a foundational pillar of the Raleigh area’s historic timber and naval stores industries. —Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026

Despite the lawsuit, Young and the Chrome Hearts continued to operate under that moniker, playing a string of gigs together before Young canceled the entirety of their 2026 tour. —Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026