Synonyms of nickname

nickname 1 of 2

noun

as in epithet

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

his wavy hair earned him the nickname "Curly" early in life

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

nickname

2 of 2

verb

as in to code-name

Synonyms & Similar Words

• code-name
• rename
• miscall
• misname
• specify
• denote
• title
• mistitle
• surname
• relabel
• rechristen
• name
• brand
• term
• style
• tag
• label
• stigmatize
• designate
• nominate
• denominate
• entitle
• dub
• christen
• baptize
• call
• clepe