Meaning of nicholas-name | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A longer name corresponding to a shortened version common as a nickname, either of which may be the person or thing's actual name.
   humorous
2. A familiar name for a person or thing that is used in place of its actual name, usually longer or less wieldy.
   humorous

Examples

“He always calls me my nicholas-name Josephine, even though I keep telling him JJ is fine.”

“My legal name is Tim, but my nicholas-name is Timothy.”

“I'm Kai, but my friends call me Kylesternus. It's a nicholas-name.”

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