Synonyms of pseudonym

pseudonym

noun

ˈsü-də-ˌnim 

as in alias

a fictitious or assumed name

the most notorious serial killer of the 19th century remains known only by the pseudonym of Jack the Ripper

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pseudonym

Radford said the stories of Clara and Isabel (both pseudonyms) were important to getting the documentary over the line. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 30 July 2026

Because editors generally operate under pseudonyms, an argument succeeds not on the strength of someone’s credentials or professional status but on its evidence and adherence to Wikipedia’s policies. — Carson Griffith, New Yorker, 30 July 2026

Before the game of spin the bottle, Andrey and Mark had never met (both men are referred to by pseudonyms to protect their identity). — Lesya Lapina & Sergey Hyugge, The Dial, 21 July 2026

For privacy purposes, he was allowed to register using a pseudonym. — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

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