Dictionary

nicholas-name en · NOUN

Etymology

From nickname, based on Nick being a common nickname for Nicholas (although nickname and Nick are unrelated).

Meanings

1. (humorous) A longer name corresponding to a shortened version common as a nickname, either of which may be the person or thing's actual name.
   • My legal name is Tim, but my nicholas-name is Timothy.
   • He always calls me my nicholas-name Josephine, even though I keep telling him JJ is fine.
2. (humorous) A familiar name for a person or thing that is used in place of its actual name, usually longer or less wieldy.
   • I'm Kai, but my friends call me Kylesternus. It's a nicholas-name.

Forms