a.k.a.
Goes by additionally
A.k.a. is an abbreviation for "also known as," used to introduce an alternate name, alias, or pseudonym: Eric Arthur Blair, a.k.a. George Orwell.
It connects someone's real identity to a stage name, pen name, or nickname.
The abbreviation appears in journalism, legal documents, and casual writing alike. (Also written AKA or aka.)
Fictitious professional name
- nicknameInformal substitute name
- stage namePerformer's professional alias
- pen nameAuthor's assumed identity
- assumed nameAdopted false identity
alter ego · moniker · handle · nom de plume · screen name · false name · assumed identity · professional name
Born as, regarding surname
- bornBrought into life
- real nameActual given identity
- secret identityUndisclosed true self
- dual identityHaving two distinct selves
double life · cover · disguise · persona
Notice seeking fugitive's capture
- fugitiveOne fleeing authorities
- suspectBelieve to be likely
- bookingAdvance arrangement secured
- rap sheetArrest and conviction history
warrant · FBI · most wanted · indictment · manhunt · investigation · police record · charges
pseudonym
Fictitious professional name
- nicknameInformal substitute name
- stage namePerformer's professional alias
- pen nameAuthor's assumed identity
assumed name · alter ego · moniker · handle · nom de plume · screen name · false name · assumed identity · professional name · street name
née
Born as, regarding surname
- bornBrought into life
- real nameActual given identity
- secret identityUndisclosed true self
dual identity · double life · cover · disguise · persona
wanted poster
Notice seeking fugitive's capture
rap sheet · warrant · FBI · most wanted · indictment · manhunt · investigation · police record · charges · arrest
- namesgiven names, first names, names, surnames, first name
- comparisonscomparison, compare, comparative, analogy, metaphor
a.k.a.née
Born as, regarding surname
born · legal name · birth name · given name · real name