pen name

noun

1. a pseudonym used by an author; nom de plume.

pen name

noun

1. an author's pseudonym Also callednom de plume

Word History and Origins

Origin of pen name¹

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

I also write psychological thrillers under the pen name Sarah K. Stephens.

From Salon

In the years since, she has written articles, plays and a series of crime books for adults under the pen name Robert Galbraith.

From BBC

Millwood was later revealed to be author and investigative journalist Chris Todd, who, under his pen name, alleged in the book’s prologue that one of Porter’s last wishes was for “this memoir/diary to be made public.”

From Los Angeles Times

Millwood was later revealed to be author and investigative journalist Chris Todd, who, under his pen name, alleged in the book’s prologue that one of Porter’s last wishes was for “this memoir/diary to be made public.”

From Los Angeles Times

Incidentally, the author’s pen name has its own lore: Conspiracy theorists believe Jamal T. Millwood is an alias used by slain rapper Tupac Shakur — who was signed by Death Row Records, a rival of Combs’ Bad Boy Records — who is also named in the book.

From Los Angeles Times