nicknamed
adj.adj. having a familiar or informal name that people use instead of your real name. It is often based on your personality, appearance, or a shorter version of your name.
adj. having a familiar or descriptive name given in addition to, or instead of, the actual name. Often used as a participial adjective following a linking verb or preceding a noun.
The tall player is nicknamed 'Tiny' by his teammates.
The city is nicknamed 'The Big Apple' by locals and tourists alike because of its vibrant energy.
The historical figure, nicknamed 'the Great' by later scholars, actually presided over a period of significant economic decline that his contemporaries viewed with great suspicion.
Often used in the passive voice or as a participial adjective. When used as a verb, it takes a direct object and a name complement.