NICKNAME: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for NICKNAME?

Need another word that means the same as “nickname”? Find 10 synonyms and 30 related words for “nickname” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Nickname” are: byname, cognomen, moniker, sobriquet, soubriquet, tag, label, familiar name, epithet, dub

Nickname as a Noun

Definitions of "Nickname" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “nickname” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person’s given name.
• A familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name.
• A descriptive name for a place or thing.

Synonyms of "Nickname" as a noun (9 Words)

byname	A nickname, especially one given to distinguish a person from others with the same given name. Surnames started off as bynames to distinguish two persons in the same locality.
cognomen	A name or nickname.
epithet	An epithet used as a term of abuse. People jeered and hurled racial epithets.
familiar name	A friend who is frequently in the company of another.
label	A piece of fabric sewn inside a garment and bearing the brand name, size, or instructions for care. The artists and repertoire department of a recording label is responsible for finding new talent.
moniker	A name. His real moniker is Dave Kennedy.
sobriquet	A familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person’s given name. She was a vast and haughty person who answered to the sobriquet Duchesse.
soubriquet	A familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person’s given name.
tag	The tip of an animal’s tail when it is distinctively coloured. He lived up to his tag as the team s saviour.

Usage Examples of "Nickname" as a noun

• Henry’s nickname was Slim.
• The nickname for the U.S. Constitution is `Old Ironsides.
• Mallender’s fair complexion gave rise to his nickname ‘Ghost.
• Joe’s mother would not use his nickname and always called him Joseph.

Nickname as a Verb

Definitions of "Nickname" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “nickname” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Give a nickname to.

Synonyms of "Nickname" as a verb (1 Word)

dub	Dress (an artificial fishing fly) with strands of fur or wool or with other material. He should be dubbed Sir Hubert.

Usage Examples of "Nickname" as a verb

• An area nicknamed Sniper’s Alley.

Associations of “Nickname” (30 Words)

acronym	A word formed from the initial letters of the several words in the name. The word scuba is an acronym for s elf c ontained u nderwater b reathing a pparatus.
adopt	Take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one’s own. There are many people eager to adopt a baby.
affectionate	Having or displaying warmth or affection. An affectionate kiss.
alias	A false or assumed identity. A spy operating under the alias Barsad.
alphabet	The elementary stages of any subject (usually plural. A phonetic alphabet.
alphabetically	In the order of the letters of the alphabet. Books are now arranged alphabetically by author.
black	Black colour or pigment. A mug of black coffee.
call	Claim a specified privilege for oneself typically by shouting out a particular word or set phrase. Not many calls for buggywhips.
code	Write code for a computer program. Messages written in code.
cognomen	The name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member’s given name.
descendants	All of the offspring of a given progenitor.
dub	The new sounds added by dubbing. He should be dubbed Sir Hubert.
edition	A particular version of a text maintained by regular revision. A paperback edition.
epithet	An epithet used as a term of abuse. Old men are often unfairly awarded the epithet dirty.
father	A male parent also used as a term of address to your father. Margaret s father died at an early age.
given	Naturally disposed toward. This given under my hand this thirtieth day of October.
hieroglyph	Writing that resembles hieroglyphics usually by being illegible. The International Organisation for Standardization is introducing two new hieroglyphs to perplex washing machine owners.
identification	The association or linking of one thing with another. Do you have any identification.
mnemonic	Of or relating to or involved the practice of aiding the memory. Mnemonic device.
moniker	A name. His real moniker is Dave Kennedy.
name	Assign a specified usually proper proper name to. They named their son David.
patronymic	A name derived from the name of a father or ancestor, e.g. Johnson, O’Brien, Ivanovich. A patronymic derived from the name of their original lordship.
pseudonym	A fictitious name, especially one used by an author. I wrote under the pseudonym of Evelyn Hervey.
scanner	Someone who scans verse to determine the number and prosodic value of the syllables. A body scanner.
sir	A title used before the name of knight or baronet. Excuse me sir.
sobriquet	A person’s nickname. She was a vast and haughty person who answered to the sobriquet Duchesse.
surname	Give a surname to. Simeon of the pillar by surname Stylites.
title	Give a title to. A report titled The Lost Land.
version	Create a new version of. The English curriculum would then be versioned for Northern Ireland Scotland and Wales.