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This is a list of nickname-related list articles on Wikipedia. A nickname is "a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name." [ 1 ] A nickname is often considered desirable, symbolising a form of acceptance, but can sometimes be a form of ridicule.
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Pages in category "Nicknames" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 1,219 total. ... This page was last edited on 1 December 2023, ...
A pun of the portmanteau of Phil Lester's and Daniel Howell's names—"Phan"—and the word "fandom". [92] Danny Gonzalez: Greg YouTuber In one of his videos, Gonzalez looked up "Strong Names" on Google and found the name "Gregory," which he shortened to Greg, and declared it a "good, strong name." [93] DAY6: My Day Music group [94] Deadsy: Leigons
Number Nickname Explanation 1 Kelly's eye [3] The pun is military slang; [4] possibly a reference to Ned Kelly, from Ned Kelly's helmet, the eye slot resembling the number 1. 2 One little duck From the resemblance of the number 2 to a duck; see also "22". Response is a single "quack." 3 Cup of tea Rhymes with "three". 4 Knock at the door
These alternative names are often used to boost the status of such places, contrary to the usual role of a nickname. Many places or communities, particularly in the US, adopt titles because they can help in establishing a civic identity, help outsiders recognize a community or attract people to a community, promote civic pride, and build ...
This Wikipedia page has been superseded by Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Biographies § Pseudonyms, stage names, nicknames, hypocorisms, and common names (since November 2017) and is retained primarily for historical reference.
List of pen names; List of people who adopted matrilineal surnames; List of pseudonyms used in the American Constitutional debates; List of works published under a pseudonym; Mononymous persons; Nicknames of jazz musicians; Pseudonyms used by U.S. President Donald Trump