What is another word for nicknames?

Pronunciation: [nˈɪkne͡ɪmz] (IPA)

The word "nicknames" can be substituted with an array of other terms to convey the same meaning. Some synonyms for the word "nicknames" include monikers, appellations, sobriquets, handles, labels, tags, cognomens, aliases, epithets, and bynames. Each of these terms can be used to refer to a name given to someone as an alternative to their real name. These names are often given based on a person's personality, physical attributes, or achievements. Nicknames are commonly used among friends and family members, but they can also be used in professional settings as well. Regardless of the term used, they all serve the purpose of referring to someone by a name that is not their given name.

What are the paraphrases for Nicknames?

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What are the hypernyms for Nicknames?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Nicknames

Many other nicknames come to mind as I think of those old days.
"Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer"
W. C. Scully
All the boys in the squad had nicknames.
"The Desert of Wheat"
Zane Grey
It is more descriptive than most political nicknames, and therefore more liable to mislead.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae

Famous quotes with Nicknames

  • Indian names were either characteristic nicknames given in a playful spirit, deed names, birth names, or such as have a religious and symbolic meaning.
    Charles Eastman
  • I've had many nicknames over the years: V, Nessa, Nessy Poo, Nessy Bear and Van. Only my parents call me Van, though, and I hate it. I get embarrassed.
    Vanessa Hudgens
  • After all these years I had the privilege of naming my private part, cause we have nicknames. So I named my private part pride... it's not much but at least I have my pride.
    Jay London
  • One of my other nicknames was Thomas Edison, because I invented so many moves.
    Earl Monroe
  • Titles are but nicknames, and every nickname is a title.
    Thomas Paine

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