byname
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8.6
- noun
- /ˈbaɪˌneɪm/
- Archaic
- 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
30
7.7
A name a writer or singer uses instead of their real name
25
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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8.2
A name a person uses instead of their real one, often in city groups
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2.1
A special short name people use for someone they care about
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3.9
A made-up name someone uses to hide who they are
10
3.5
A name an author uses instead of their real name when publishing
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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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9.6
A name someone makes up and uses to hide who they are
1
9.9
A secret name used to hide a person's identity or a project's purpose
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9.9
A friendly name used instead of a person's real name
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9.9
A familiar name people use for someone, often a short friendly form of their given name
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.