moniker
noun
mon·i·ker
ˈmä-ni-kər 
variants
or less commonly monicker
plural monikers also monickers
informal
: name, nickname
"Hoosier" is a common moniker for a resident of Indiana.
Twentysomethings. Generation X. Slackers. Why isn't there a standard moniker for the flannel-clad, grunge-happy, jaded, cynical loafers born in the Sixties and Seventies?—
James Aley
James AleyLiving up to the exclamation mark occasionally inserted into her moniker, P!nk belts loudly, raps lustily, moans orgasmically, and, unlike Britney, is altogether believable as an out-of-control party monster.—David Browne
David BrowneMore than a half-dozen automakers have announced electric pickup trucks, and Ford has chosen the Mustang monicker for its new compact electric SUV.—Bill Howard
Bill HowardExamples of moniker in a Sentence
He earned the moniker “Gator” from his days wrestling alligators in Florida.
I think “Happy” is an appropriate moniker for someone who smiles so much.
Recent Examples on the Web
Throughout Fort Worth, streets with feminine monikers are rumored to be named for builders’ girlfriends and paramours.
—Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2025
The residence earned its quirky moniker for its distinctive cylinder shape and all-glass exterior, offering the singer a striking bolthole during a pivotal moment in his career.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
The two, known for their hit web series Good Mythical Morning, are quick to mention their moniker at the top of their exclusive interview with PEOPLE.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 6 June 2025
If this is a new phone line, Samsung may not include the seven moniker and opt to call it the Galaxy Z Fold Ultra.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 4 June 2025
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Hollace Ava Weiner, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 June 2025
The residence earned its quirky moniker for its distinctive cylinder shape and all-glass exterior, offering the singer a striking bolthole during a pivotal moment in his career.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 6 June 2025
The two, known for their hit web series Good Mythical Morning, are quick to mention their moniker at the top of their exclusive interview with PEOPLE.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 6 June 2025
If this is a new phone line, Samsung may not include the seven moniker and opt to call it the Galaxy Z Fold Ultra.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 4 June 2025
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“Moniker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moniker. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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