mononym
One-name identifier
A mononym is a name consisting of a single word, used without a surname.
Some people are known by mononyms—Cher, Madonna, Pelé, Prince—typically because they've achieved such fame that one name suffices.
Historical figures often appear as mononyms: Aristotle, Cleopatra, Michelangelo.
She's famous enough to go by a mononym.
Christ's mother, or pop icon
- RihannaFenty Beauty founder
- AdeleBritish singer, one name
- DrakeAdult male duck
- PeléLegendary Brazilian footballer
Cher · Beyoncé · Zendaya · Lizzo · Shakira · Morrissey · Ronaldo · Neymar
Adopted false name
- personaAssumed public identity
- nicknameInformal substitute name
- stage namePerformer's professional alias
- pen nameAuthor's assumed identity
nom de plume · anonymity · authenticity · individuality · branding · recognition · memorable · distinctive
Pictorial screen symbol
- legendUnverified traditional tale
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
- stardomCelebrity status achieved
- renownWidespread acclaim and recognition
recognition · celebrity · notoriety · household name · brand · publicity · spotlight · headliner
Madonna
Christ's mother, or pop icon
Cher · Beyoncé · Zendaya · Lizzo · Shakira · Morrissey · Pelé · Ronaldo · Neymar · Björk
alias
Adopted false name
- personaAssumed public identity
- nicknameInformal substitute name
- stage namePerformer's professional alias
pen name · nom de plume · anonymity · authenticity · individuality · branding · recognition · memorable · distinctive · unique
icon
Pictorial screen symbol
- legendUnverified traditional tale
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
- stardomCelebrity status achieved
renown · recognition · celebrity · notoriety · household name · brand · publicity · spotlight · headliner · A-list
minimalism
Aesthetic of reduction
streamlined · memorable · singular · uncomplicated · iconic · sleek · punchy · concise · succinct · striking
- namesgiven names, first names, names, surnames, first name
mononymlegal name
Official designation on records
official name · birth name · government name · passport name
synonym, anonymous, antonym, pseudonym, acronym, homonym, eponym, metonym