Synonyms for
Nicknames
Definition
A nickname is a name given to someone in place of their real name, often as a shortened or more familiar version.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- give nicknames
- popular nicknames
- childhood nicknames
- nicknames for
- common nicknames
- nicknames list
- nicknames meaning
Word family
Usage note
A nickname is an informal or familiar name given to a person or thing. It is distinct from a given name or legal name.
Example sentences
- My nickname is 'Bubbles' because I love blowing bubbles.
- His nickname is 'Red' because he has red hair.
- She gave her best friend a nickname 'Cookie' because she loves cookies.
- My dad's nickname is 'Bear' because he is big and strong like a bear.
- The teacher called the student by his nickname 'Ace' because he always did well in class.
Quotes
"I don't like nicknames. I don't like people using my name too much, either." - Johnny Depp
"My nickname is Kitten. Don't ask." - Ariana Grande
"I don't like to be called a 'celebrity'. I don't like to be called a 'star'. I don't like to use those words. I'm just a human being that has a passion for acting. I'm just someone who has been very fortunate to do what I love to do." - Nick Name