1. a name used in addition to or instead of one’s given name; a nickname or epithet

Examples

• Alexander the Great was known by the byname ‘the Great’ throughout history.
• The king earned the byname ‘the Wise’ for his fair judgments.
• In medieval times, people often used bynames to distinguish between individuals with the same given name.
• His byname ‘Red’ came from his distinctive hair color.
• The warrior’s byname ‘Ironhand’ reflected his strength in battle.
• Many historical figures are better known by their bynames than their actual names.