nickname
The word “nickname” has 2 syllables: nick-name
It's pronounced as /ˈnɪkˌneɪm/
What is synonym and antonym for nickname?
In the thesaurus, “nickname” has 49 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for nickname along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for nickname
- alias
- anonym
- appellation
- baptize
- brand
- byname
- byword
- call
- christen
- clepe
- code-name
- cognomen
- denominate
- denomination
- denotation
- denote
- designate
- designation
- diminutive
- dub
- entitle
- epithet
- familiar name
- handle
- label
- miscall
- misname
- mistitle
- monicker
- moniker
- name
- nom de guerre
- nom de plume
- nominate
- pen name
- pet name
- pseudonym
- rechristen
- relabel
- rename
- sobriquet
- soubriquet
- specify
- stigmatize
- style
- surname
- tag
- term
- title
Meanings of nickname
- noun
- A familiar, invented given name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing.
- A kind of byname that describes a person by a characteristic of that person.
- verb
- To give a nickname to (a person or thing).
Example Sentences
- His friends gave him the nickname Speedy because he ran so fast.
- She hated the nickname her classmates used for her.
- The team captain earned the nickname Iron Wall for his defense skills.
- He uses a funny nickname on all his gaming accounts.
- The dog responded better to its nickname than its real name.
On this page you'll find 49 synonyms or another words to nickname, such as: alias, anonym, appellation, baptize, brand, byname, byword.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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