Moniker

A moniker (or "monicker") is a pseudonym, or cognomen, which one gives to oneself. The meaning is distinct from nickname, in that a nickname is generally given to one by another, and not chosen for oneself.

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(as slang "moniker" can mean simply "name")

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Typically, this title is used as a professional name, instead of the person's given name for works of art, music, books, or performances.

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Monikers can also name groups of people, but typically the name is creative and not descriptive. Radio stations usually have monikers, such as "Dave FM", which are somewhat of a gimmick.

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Moniker: A moniker (or "monicker") is a pseudonym, or cognomen, which one gives to oneself. The meaning is distinct from nickname, in that a nickname is generally given to one by another, and not chosen for oneself....

Pseudonym: A pseudonym (Greek: false name) is a fictitious name used by an individual as an alternative to their legal name (whereas an allonym is the name of another actual person assumed by one person in authorship of a work of art; e.g., when ghostwriting a book or play, or in parody, or when using a front ...

Cognomen: The cognomen ("name known by" in English) was originally the third name of a Roman in the Roman naming convention. The term is also occasionally seen in modern times as an obscure synonym for nickname or epithet....