soubriquet
Informal identifying title
A soubriquet is a nickname or descriptive name given to someone, often highlighting a characteristic trait or achievement: The Iron Lady was Margaret Thatcher's soubriquet.
The word is French in origin and retains a slightly formal or literary flavor.
Also spelled sobriquet.
Fictitious professional name
- monikerInformal designation for someone
- nom de plumeAuthor's false identity
- pen nameAuthor's assumed identity
- stage namePerformer's professional alias
nom de guerre · assumed name · handle · code name · alter ego · false name · cover name · incognito
Informal designation for someone
- bynameSecondary name or epithet
- pet nameAffectionate nickname for loved ones
- handlePart for gripping
- cognomenFamily name or nickname
tag · appellation · diminutive · familiar name · short form · affectionate name · given name
Respectful form of address
- designationFormal name or title
- appellationName or title given
- styleDistinctive way of expression
- form of addressTitle indicating respect
pseudonym
Fictitious professional name
- monikerInformal designation for someone
- nom de plumeAuthor's false identity
- pen nameAuthor's assumed identity
stage name · nom de guerre · assumed name · handle · code name · alter ego · false name · cover name · incognito · anonym
moniker
Informal designation for someone
cognomen · tag · appellation · diminutive · familiar name · short form · affectionate name · given name
honorific
Respectful form of address
- designationFormal name or title
- appellationName or title given
- styleDistinctive way of expression
soubriquetlegal name
Official designation on records
given name · birth name · proper name · official name · true name