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Lists Of Nicknames
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." 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. The word often distinguishes personal names from nicknames that became proper names out of former nicknames. English examples are Bob and Rob, nickname variants for Robert. Miscellaneous * Honorific nicknames in popular music * List of aviators by nickname * List of classical music sub-titles, nicknames and non-numeric titles * List of college nickname changes in the United States * List of Hollywood-inspired nicknames * List of Marvel Comics nicknames * List of monarchs by nickname * List of nicknames for London skyscrapers * List of nicknames in Philippine entertainment * List of nicknames of blues musicians * List of nicknames of jazz mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nickname
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, used to express affection, playfulness, contempt, or a particular character trait. It is distinct from a pseudonym, stage name, or title, although the concepts can overlap. Etymology The compound word ''ekename'', meaning "additional name", was attested as early as 1303. This word was derived from the Old English word ''eac'', meaning "also", related to ''eacian'', meaning "to increase". By the 15th century, the misdivision of the syllables of the phrase "an ekename" led to its rephrasing as "a nekename". Though the spelling has changed, the meaning of the word has remained relatively stable ever since. Various language conventions English nicknames are generally represented in quotes between the bearer's first and last names (e.g., '' Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower'' and '' Daniel Lamont "Bubba" Franks''). I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Playing-card Nicknames
This list of playing card nicknames shows the nicknames of playing cards. Some are generic while some are specific to certain card games; others are specific to patterns, such as the court cards of the Paris pattern and the Tell pattern for example, which often bear traditional names. This list does not contain names that are specific to poker or in schafkopf as it would overwhelm the list and make it difficult to identify non-poker names. Poker nicknames are listed separately List of poker playing card nicknames, here. Schafkopf nicknames are listed separately Schafkopf language#Card names, here. Single cards The following is a list of nicknames used for individual playing cards of the French-suited standard 52-card pack. Sometimes games require the revealing or announcement of cards, at which point appropriate nicknames may be used if allowed under the rules or local game culture. * King (playing card), King (K): Cowboy, Monarch ** King of Clubs (): Alexander the Great, Alexande ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of City Nicknames In Japan
Cities by prefecture Aichi Prefecture, Aichi * Takahama, Aichi, Takahama ** City of Kawara (roof tiles) * Toyota, Aichi, Toyota, Nagoya, Aichi, Nagoya ** Castle Town of Toyota * Yatomi, Aichi, Yatomi ** City of Goldfish Akita Prefecture, Akita Aomori Prefecture, Aomori Chiba Prefecture, Chiba Ehime Prefecture, Ehime * Matsuyama, Ehime, Matsuyama ** Town of Botchan (''Botchan'' by Natsume Sōseki) * Imabari, Ehime, Imabari ** City of Towels ** City of Kawara (roof tiles) (Kikuma, Ehime, Kikuma) * Uchiko, Ehime, Uchiko ** City of Kite ** City of White Walled * Uwajima, Ehime, Uwajima ** City of Bullfighting ** Hometown of Pearl Fukui Prefecture, Fukui * Sabae, Fukui, Sabae ** City of Glasses Fukuoka Prefecture, Fukuoka The Land of Bloodbath * Fukuoka, Fukuoka, Fukuoka ** City of Yatai (street stalls) * Yanagawa, Fukuoka, Yanagawa ** Venice of Japan ** City of Water * Yame, Fukuoka, Yame ** Place of Yame-Green tea, tea * Munakata, Fukuoka, Munakata (Okinoshima, Munakata, Oki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of City Nicknames In Italy
Many cities and towns in Italy are popularly known by various nicknames. This list compiles the aliases, sobriquets and slogans that cities in Italy are known by (or have been known by historically), officially and unofficially. List *Agrigento: la città dei templi (The city of temples) *Alatri: la Città dei Ciclopi (the City of Cyclopes) *Anagni: la città dei papi (The city of Popes) *Ancona: la città dorica (The doric city) / la porta d'Oriente (the gate for the Orient) *Andria: la città dei 3 campanili (the city of 3 towerbells) / La federiciana *Arpino: la città di Cicerone (the city of Cicero) * Atina: la città di Saturno (the city of Saturn) *Bari: la città del Levante (the city of Levant) *Belluno: la città splendente (the shining city) *Bergamo: la città dei Mille (the city of the Thousand) *Bologna: la dotta, la rossa, la grassa (the learned, the red, the fat) *Bolzano: la porta delle Dolomiti (the gate of the Dolomites) *Brescia: la leonessa d'Italia ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of City Nicknames In Indonesia
This list of city nicknames in Indonesia compiles the aliases, sobriquets, and slogans that cities are known by (or have been known by historically), officially and unofficially, to municipal governments, local people, outsiders or their tourism boards. Sumatra Aceh *Banda Aceh **The Porch of Mecca (''Serambi Mekkah'') *Lhokseumawe Lhokseumawe (; , Jawi script, Jawoë: ), is the second largest city (by population, after Bandar Aceh, Banda Aceh) in Aceh province, Indonesia, having recently overtaken Langsa. The city covers an area of 181.06 square kilometres, and had a popu ... **Petrodollar City **Gas City * Sabang ** Kilometre zero of Indonesia **City of a Thousand Forts (''Kota Seribu Benteng'') *Subulussalam **City of Worship *Tapaktuan **Dragon City Lampung *Bandar Lampung **City of Elephants **Your Second Home North Sumatra *Berastagi **Town of Passiflora edulis, Passion Fruit *Binjai **City of Rambutans *Kabanjahe **Town of Hills **Town of Orange (fruit), Oranges *Meda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of City Nicknames In India
A list is a set of discrete items of information collected and set forth in some format for utility, entertainment, or other purposes. A list may be memorialized in any number of ways, including existing only in the mind of the list-maker, but lists are frequently written down on paper, or maintained electronically. Lists are "most frequently a tool", and "one does not ''read'' but only ''uses'' a list: one looks up the relevant information in it, but usually does not need to deal with it as a whole". Lucie Doležalová,The Potential and Limitations of Studying Lists, in Lucie Doležalová, ed., ''The Charm of a List: From the Sumerians to Computerised Data Processing'' (2009). Purpose It has been observed that, with a few exceptions, "the scholarship on lists remains fragmented". David Wallechinsky, a co-author of '' The Book of Lists'', described the attraction of lists as being "because we live in an era of overstimulation, especially in terms of information, and lists help ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of City Nicknames In China ...
This partial list of city nicknames in China compiles the aliases, sobriquets and slogans that cities in China are known by (or have been known by historically), officially and unofficially, to locals, outsiders or their tourism boards or chambers of commerce. List Additionally, several city governments have promoted the name "Oriental Geneva" () for themselves. These cities include Shijiazhuang and Qinhuangdao in Hebei, Zhaoqing in Guangdong, Kunming and Dali in Yunnan, Chaohu in Anhui, and Wuxi in Jiangsu. References {{reflist China Nicknames 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, used to express affection, playfulness, contempt, or a particular character trait ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of City Nicknames In Canada
This is a list of nicknames and slogans of cities in Canada. Many List of cities in Canada, Canadian cities and communities are known by various pseudonym, aliases, slogans, sobriquets, and other nicknames to the general population at either the local, regional, national, or international scales, often due to marketing campaigns and widespread usage in the media. Some nicknames are officially adopted by Municipal corporation, municipal governments, Destination marketing organization, tourism boards, or Chamber of commerce, chambers of commerce, while others are unofficial, and some are current while others are Obsolescence, antiquated. Some nicknames are positive, while others are Pejorative, derisive, disparaging or derogatory. City nicknames can help establish a civic identity, promote civic pride, build civic unity, market the community, and attract residents and businesses. They are also believed to have economic value, though their economic value is difficult to measure. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Cities Nicknamed Hub Of The Universe
The title Hub of the Universe is claimed by several North American cities: * Marion, Illinois * Grayslake, Illinois * Boston, Massachusetts * Goldsboro, Maryland * Boswell, Indiana * Copetown, Ontario See also * Bushkill, Pennsylvania * List of places referred to as the Center of the Universe Several places have been given the nickname "Center (or Centre) of the Universe". In addition, several fictional works have described a depicted location as being at the Center of the Universe. Modern models of the Universe suggest it does not ... References {{reflist Hub of the Universe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scholastic Accolades
It was customary in the European Middle Ages, more precisely in the period of scholasticism which extended into early modern times, to designate the more celebrated among the doctors of theology and law by epithets or surnames which were supposed to express their characteristic excellence or dignity. The following list exhibits the principal surnames with the dates of death. See also Doctor of the Church and List of Latinised names. Alphabetical lists, by accolade Doctors in theology Doctors in law Other medieval accolades See also * Lists of nicknames – nickname list articles on Wikipedia Notes References *Frederick Copleston, ''A History of Philosophy'', Vol. III, p. 427. ;Attribution {{Catholic, wstitle=Surnames of Famous Doctors Lists of people by epithet, * Lists of nicknames, Latin Nicknames Of The Middle Ages Christian theologians, Medieval jurists, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicknames Of Politicians And Personalities In Quebec
A custom of Quebecers is to give nicknames to their politicians (and some personalities), most especially their Premiers. Many of those given to Premiers are affectionate or even express admiration, while others are insulting. Nicknames of Quebec Premiers * Maurice Duplessis (1936–1939 and 1944–1959): Le Chef ''("The Leader" or "The Chief")''. Often pronounced (and even spelled) "Le Cheuf", to reflect an old-fashioned joual pronunciation of the word. ** Often used disparagingly to evoke Duplessis's despotism. Nevertheless, he apparently used the nickname to refer to himself. * Daniel Johnson Sr. (1966–1968): Danny Boy. ** Name given to the portrayal of Johnson as a comical and clueless cowboy in political cartoons drawn by Normand Hudon before Johnson taking power. An apparent reference to his Irish roots. * Robert Bourassa (1970–1976 and 1985–1994) ** Boubou. *** Also inspired the term " Boubou Macoutes". ** L'homme le plus détesté du Québec ''("The most hate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of U
A list is a set of discrete items of information collected and set forth in some format for utility, entertainment, or other purposes. A list may be memorialized in any number of ways, including existing only in the mind of the list-maker, but lists are frequently written down on paper, or maintained electronically. Lists are "most frequently a tool", and "one does not ''read'' but only ''uses'' a list: one looks up the relevant information in it, but usually does not need to deal with it as a whole". Lucie Doležalová,The Potential and Limitations of Studying Lists, in Lucie Doležalová, ed., ''The Charm of a List: From the Sumerians to Computerised Data Processing'' (2009). Purpose It has been observed that, with a few exceptions, "the scholarship on lists remains fragmented". David Wallechinsky, a co-author of '' The Book of Lists'', described the attraction of lists as being "because we live in an era of overstimulation, especially in terms of information, and lists help ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
