nicknames

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He was also known for his brash personality, which earned him the nicknames "the Mouth of the South" and "Captain Outrageous".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

What were some nicknames you had growing up?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Naturally, Ryland nicknames his new acquaintance Rocky and quickly realizes they’re both the only survivors aboard their ships, tasked with the same mission: save their dying planets.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Valencia González, whose nicknames include “Baldy,” “Bimbo” and “R-3,” was born in Santa Ana, Calif. He also has a $5 million U.S. bounty on his head.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

All our names are just stupid nicknames they made up—like Alby for Albert Einstein, Newt for Isaac Newton, and me—Thomas.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner