moniker

Or mon·ick·er

[mon-i-ker]

noun

Slang.

1. a person's name, especially a nickname or alias.

moniker

/ ˈmɒnɪkə /

noun

1. slang,  a person's name or nickname

Word History and Origins

Origin of moniker¹

First recorded in 1850–55; probably from Shelta mŭnnik “name,” apparently a corruption and extension of Irish ainm “name” ( name ); final -er may represent -er ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of moniker¹

C19: from Shelta munnik, altered from Irish ainm name

Example Sentences

Traditionally, those artists who do manage to transition — think Creed or Evanescence — drop the “Christian” moniker and will even insist that they never intended to be categorized as such.

From Salon

A self-styled moniker of 'The Scientist' brought derision.

From BBC

California’s court fight to reign in the president’s use of troops in Los Angeles now hangs on a 19th century law with grim origins and a Spaghetti Western-sounding moniker.

From Los Angeles Times

They were already big - with the 'America's Team' moniker coined in 1978 because of their popularity across the country, regular appearances in national TV games and playing in five Super Bowls, winning two.

From BBC

According to officers who have found themselves under investigation by Lloyd, he seems to relish the moniker and takes pleasure in ending careers, even if it means twisting facts and ignoring evidence.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• appellation 
• sobriquet