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nicholas-name

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.02 in modern English

Syllables
nicholas--name
IPA
19
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

noun

A familiar name for a person or thing that is used in place of its actual name, usually longer or less wieldy.

Humorous

Example Sentences

Etymology

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

Usage

Inflected Forms

nicholas-names (plural) nicholasname (alternative)

Questions

What does nicholas-name mean?
A longer name corresponding to a shortened version common as a nickname, either of which may be the person or thing's actual name.
Where does nicholas-name come from?
From nickname, based on Nick being a common nickname for Nicholas (although nickname and Nick are unrelated).

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