moniker
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of moniker
First recorded in 1850–55; probably from Shelta mŭnnik “name,” apparently a corruption and extension of Irish ainm “name” ( see also name); final -er may represent -er 1
Explanation
A moniker is a nickname. Basketball player Charles Barkley had the moniker "The Round Mound of Rebound." A moniker is a nickname or pet name for a person. Friends or people who are dating often have monikers like "Sweetie" and "Schmoopie." Some monikers are shortened versions of your name, like "Ed" or "Eddie" for "Edward." Athletes and other famous people have many monikers. There was a very large football player for the Chicago Bears (William Perry) whose moniker was "The Refrigerator." That's a lot nicer moniker than "Ivan the Terrible."
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Trump additionally reverted the name of Denali, North America's highest peak, to its former moniker Mt.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Dolly Parton wore the moniker like a badge of honor, and she earned it too.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
By then we'll know what's the most suitable moniker - the overly-familiar Sebba or Poco - or something more stern.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
To borrow the dim sum moniker, it touches the heart.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
“It’s a moniker I tolerate but do not encourage,” she replied.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
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