Synonyms of nicknames

nicknames 1 of 2

noun

plural of nickname

as in epithets

a descriptive or familiar name given instead of or in addition to the one belonging to an individual

his wavy hair earned him the nickname "Curly" early in life

Synonyms & Similar Words

• epithets
• surnames
• monikers
• pseudonyms
• sobriquets
• aliases
• monickers
• soubriquets
• titles
• cognomina
• labels
• designations
• bynames
• handles
• appellations
• tags
• denominations
• cognomens
• denotations
• pen names
• noms de plume
• anonyms
• noms de guerre

nicknames

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of nickname

as in code-names

Synonyms & Similar Words

• code-names
• renames
• misnames
• surnames
• miscalls
• denotes
• mistitles
• specifies
• titles
• names
• styles
• relabels
• brands
• rechristens
• terms
• tags
• labels
• stigmatizes
• dubs
• designates
• denominates
• nominates
• entitles
• christens
• baptizes
• calls
• clepes