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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
    1. A familiar, invented given name for a person or thing used instead of the actual name of the person or thing.
    2. A kind of byname that describes a person by a characteristic of that person.
  • verb
    1. 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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