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

The envisioned Range of Light monument — a nod to naturalist John Muir’s moniker for the Sierra Nevada — was endorsed by more than 50 state legislators in an August letter.

From Los Angeles Times

Harbaugh called Herbert by the nickname “Beast” last week, but edge rusher Joey Bosa revealed the coach has at least one other moniker for him: “The Cleaner.”

From Los Angeles Times

But the comedian, who is a self-proclaimed short king, finds that there’s nothing wrong with the moniker.

From Salon

This is especially true when the opposition embraces such monikers as a badge of honor and pride as more proof that they are “owning the libs.”

From Salon

Under that moniker, she started releasing music in 2012, gaining widespread acclaim for tracks like Exodus and the mountainous house anthem He Is The Voice I Hear.

From BBC

Related Words

• appellation
• sobriquet