Nickname
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A nickname, in some circumstances also known as a sobriquet, or informally a "moniker", is an informal substitute for the proper name of a person, place, or thing. It is distinct from a pseudonym, pen
Nicknames of U.S. states, 1884
Stage name
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A stage name or professional name is a pseudonym used by performers, authors, and entertainers—such as actors, comedians, singers, and musicians. The equivalent concept among writers is called a nom d
Nickname
…or informally a "moniker", is an informal substitute for the proper name of a person, place, or thing. It is distinct from a pseudonym, pen name, stage name, or title, although the concepts can overlap. A nickname may be a descriptive and based on characteristics, or it be a variant form of a proper name…
Marilyn Monroe (born Norma Jeane Mortenson) created her stage name by combining her mother's maiden name with the first name of Broadway star Marilyn Miller. It became her legal name in 1956.
Actress Barbara Eden, born Barbara Jean Morehead, adopted the stage name chosen by her agent.
Actor Michael Caine, born Maurice Micklewhite
Every member of the punk band Ramones (from left to right), Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, and Tommy Ramone, adopted the "Ramone" surname