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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. A moniker also means a nickname or personal name.
Basketball. "Ack-Ack" = Tom Heinsohn, American forward-center [4] "Action Jackson" = Mark Jackson, American point guard [5] "The Admiral" = David Robinson, American center [6] "A.I." = Allen Iverson, American shooting guard [7] "Air Jordan" = Michael Jordan, American shooting guard.
This is a list of nicknames of Major League Baseball teams and players. It includes a complete list of nicknames of players in the Baseball Hall of Fame, a list of nicknames of current players, nicknames of popular players who have played for each major league team, and lists of nicknames grouped into particular categories (e.g., ethnic nicknames, personality trait nicknames etc.). [1]
List of nicknames in Philippine entertainment. List of city and municipality nicknames in the Philippines. List of nicknames of philosophers. Nicknames of politicians and personalities in Quebec. List of provincial and territorial nicknames in Canada.
This is a list of nicknames of professional and college football teams. Many are merely abbreviations or diminutives of the team's name; otherwise, the origin of the nickname (if known) is noted. An asterisk (*) after a nickname indicates that the name is pejorative, insulting, or has at least a negative intent, and is often used by opponents ...
Archived from the original on April 25, 2009. Chester Arthur was fond of fine clothes and entertainment, earning him the nicknames 'Dude President,' 'Elegant Arthur,' and 'Prince Arthur'. ^ Moberg, Julia (2012). Presidential Pets The Weird, Wacky, Little, Big, Scary, Strange Animals That Have Lived in the White House.
This is a list of nicknames in the sport of basketball. Most are related to professional basketball, although a few notable nicknames from the U.S. college game are included. Players
The Lords of Flatbush – A nickname of the Dodgers when they were in Brooklyn. The Trolley Dodgers – A nickname of the Dodgers when they were in Brooklyn. This was the name of the team before it was shortened to "Dodgers" in the 1930s. The Evil Empire of the West – Used by detractors.