Synonyms of nicknames

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noun

plural of nickname

as in monikers

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

• monikers
• epithets
• surnames
• pseudonyms
• aliases
• sobriquets
• titles
• labels
• designations
• bynames
• handles
• appellations
• tags
• denominations
• cognomens
• denotations
• pen names
• noms de plume
• anonyms
• noms de guerre

nicknames

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verb

present tense third-person singular of nickname

as in code-names

Related Words

• code-names
• renames
• misnames
• surnames
• miscalls
• denotes
• mistitles
• specifies
• titles
• names
• styles
• relabels
• brands
• rechristens
• terms
• tags
• labels
• stigmatizes
• dubs
• designates
• denominates
• nominates
• entitles
• christens
• baptizes
• calls
• clepes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nicknames

Noun

And per the outlet, Spain’s players use nicknames (like Pedro González López, who goes by Pedri) or their first and surname (Spanish naming tradition includes both parents’ surnames). — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026

Southern nicknames often have no rhyme or reason but are deeply endearing and permanent. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 July 2026

The Women’s Professional Baseball League on Wednesday unveiled the nicknames and logos of its four teams ahead of its inaugural season, with each team name inspired by pioneering women. — Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026

The buck moon has other nicknames related to animals, plants and weather, including the feather moulting moon, salmon moon, raspberry moon and thunder moon. — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

One of the monarch’s nicknames for his wife is unexpected—and likely derived from his travels abroad. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 July 2026

The shrinekeeper greets bar patrons, gives them nicknames, will learn to recognize regulars, plays games of chess alone and with guests, and accepts tips that manifest into permanent flora or small totems within the microcosm of the work. — Gabriella Angeleti, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026

The moon's nicknames, like April's Pink Moon, May's Flower Moon or June's Strawberry Moon, originated from Native Americans, Colonial Americans and other cultures' names for the moon. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 30 June 2026

However, writing of any kind, with any message, is prohibited per Major League Baseball’s Uniform Regulations which provides in part that, ‘(a) Player may not write, attach, affix, embroider or otherwise display nicknames or messages on apparel or playing equipment…’. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026