byname
- noun
- /ˈbaɪˌneɪm/
- Archaic
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apodo
- The athlete is often referred to by her byname, "Lightning," due to her incredible speed.
Examples
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Likewise, Siguror's byname "Jerusalem Farer" is in keeping with the theme of travel.
Academic text (1996) -
In spite of the unflattering byname, King Hrolfr is a chivalric king, a soldier to lead other soldiers.
Academic text (1999) -
Because of King Hrolfr's small stature and his byname "kraki," his strength is a great issue in the saga, but his temperance and justice are never questioned.
Academic text (1999) -
However, appearance clearly is not everything: King Hrolfr himself, in spite of being fair (47), does not cut an imposing figure, as Voggr remarks when he gives him his byname "kraki" (98).
Academic text (1999) -
His byname among friends is "The Brain" because of his intelligence.
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Many people know her byname, "Sandy," instead of her full name, which is Alexander.
Synonyms
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1.1
An informal name for a person, place, or thing that shows something about it
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7.0
A name a person uses instead of their real name to hide identity
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7.7
A name a writer or singer uses instead of their real name
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7.4
A name or nickname people use for someone
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3.6
A different name used publicly by an actor or musician
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2.1
A special short name people use for someone they care about
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3.5
A name an author uses instead of their real name when publishing
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3.9
A made-up name someone uses to hide who they are
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6.3
A name someone uses instead of their real name to hide who they are
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8.2
A name an author uses instead of their real name
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8.2
A name a person uses instead of their real one, often in city groups
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9.9
A friendly name used instead of a person's real name
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9.9
A secret name used to hide a person's identity or a project's purpose
A familiar name people use for someone, often a short friendly form of their given name
A name someone makes up and uses to hide who they are
How Familiar
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word byname comes from the parts by meaning 'near' or 'beside' and name, so it is a name that sits 'beside' a person's real name. It is like a nickname, which is why a byname is an alternative or familiar name people use.