Synonyms of nom de guerre

nom de guerre

noun

ˌnäm-di-ˈger 

as in pseudonym

a fictitious or assumed name

an acerbic and provocative blogger known to most only by her online nom de guerre

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pseudonym
• alias
• pen name
• nom de plume
• nickname
• appellation
• misnomer
• designation
• epithet
• sobriquet

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nom de guerre

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz identified the spokesperson as Abu Obeida, the nom de guerre for the person who represented Hamas' Qassam Brigades. — Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2025

Her weird choice of nom de guerre was Ann, an unadorned name that never sounded right when the DJ announced one of her stage sets. — Rax King, People.com, 29 July 2025

Ahmad al-Shara, previously known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, took over the Syrian presidency in January. — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025

But in the assessment of infantry intelligence officer Andrii, a senior lieutenant who did not want to give his full name and who goes by the nom de guerre of Chrome, what Ukraine needs most are long-range weapons. — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 14 May 2025