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

Some of the stories behind the nicknames are better than the actual nicknames. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2026

The name has an elegant, European feel but also playful, accessible nicknames like Freddy and Fred to keep it grounded. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026

Inspired by one of Jordan’s many nicknames, the Black Cat line has become one of the most popular themes in the Air Jordan line. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026

The sport’s most famous stadium nicknames have emerged from blowouts and marketing pitches, architectural quirks and television broadcasts, each following a different route from casual description to something entrenched in tradition. — Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

There are famous sailing ships with female names that many Americans can cite, such as the nicknames for the three Spanish ships — the Niña, Pinta and Santa María — used by Christopher Columbus during his famed first voyage to the New World in 1492. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Hig nicknames her The Beast, which seems more of an inner monologue moniker. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026

Voting is underway for the Official State Dish Registry, which aims to be a permanent record of the foods that help define each state's identity, much like state birds and nicknames. — James Powel, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Now someone has come up with the 50 most interesting nicknames. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026