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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.
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 list is intended to note those nicknames that were in common use at the time they were in office or shortly thereafter. George Washington The American Cincinnatus : [ 1 ] Like the famous Roman, he won a war, then became a private citizen instead of seeking power or riches as a reward.
" Spiere" (Afrikaans nickname for Muscles) = Piet du Toit (b 1935 – d. 1996), Prop [253] League "Chariots" = Martin Offiah, British international Wing [254]
When describing popular music artists, honorific nicknames are used, most often in the media or by fans, to indicate the significance of an artist, and are often religious, familial, or most frequently royal and aristocratic titles, used metaphorically.
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]
Touchdown Wire released its list of the top 101 greatest NFL nicknames, and the Bears were well-represented. See who took the top spot.
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