noun
- 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.