Sobriquet

Pronunciation: /ˈsoʊbrəˌkeɪ/

Sobriquet (noun)

  1. A short, informal name used for a person instead of their real name.
  2. A name given because of a noticeable quality, job, or reputation.

Examples

  • Her friends used a sobriquet for her at work.
  • The team gave him a sobriquet that stuck.