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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Example Sentences
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Such was the illustrious reputation of Shoemaker’s estate that its moniker, Cedar Cliff, was eventually used to name the street on which the estate sits.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Burry goes by the moniker “Cassandra Unchained” on social media.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026
Two others are also facing charges in connection with the incident: Andrew Morales, 22, known online by the moniker “Cuban Tarzan,” and Yabdiel Anibal Cotto Torres, 26, who goes by “Baby Alien.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Giuliani earned the moniker of "America's mayor" for leading New York City through the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center buildings in Manhattan.
From Barron's • May 3, 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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