Looking for synonyms for pen name? We’ve got you covered!
Here’s a list of other ways to say pen name.
- Pseudonym
- Nom de plume
- Alias
- Literary double
- Writer’s alias
- Stage name
- Assumed name
- Writing name
- Professional name
- Authorial alias
- Fictitious name
- Nom de guerre
- Incognito
- Moniker
- Sobriquet
Want to learn how to say pen name professionally? Keep reading for examples and use cases.
1. Pseudonym
Appropriate Use: Commonly used for a fictitious name, especially one used by an author.
Example: “George Orwell was the pseudonym used by Eric Arthur Blair for his writings.”
2. Nom de Plume
Appropriate Use: A fancy term, often used for an author’s pseudonym, particularly in literary contexts.
Example: “Mark Twain, known for his classic American novels, was the nom de plume of Samuel Langhorne Clemens.”
3. Alias
Appropriate Use: Suitable for any assumed name, not just for writing, but also for other professional activities.
Example: “The journalist often wrote under the alias ‘Jane Doe’ to protect her identity.”
4. Literary Double
Appropriate Use: A term used for an author’s alternate persona, particularly in literary analysis.
Example: “In her role as a literary double, J.K. Rowling also wrote as Robert Galbraith.”
5. Writer’s Alias
Appropriate Use: Specifically refers to an alternative name used by writers.
Example: “Her writer’s alias became widely recognized, even more than her real name.”
6. Stage Name
Appropriate Use: While typically used for performers, it can also apply to writers who adopt a distinct public persona.
Example: “His stage name was more catchy and memorable than his given name, aiding his career as a writer.”
7. Assumed Name
Appropriate Use: A general term for any name adopted by a person, often for privacy or professional reasons.
Example: “Under an assumed name, the author was able to write candidly about her experiences.”
8. Writing Name
Appropriate Use: A straightforward term for a name used specifically in a writing context.
Example: “She published all her novels under her writing name, which was different from her legal name.”
9. Professional Name
Appropriate Use: Refers to a name used professionally, not limited to writing.
Example: “The columnist chose a professional name that was easier for her readership to pronounce.”
10. Authorial Alias
Appropriate Use: Specifically for authors, a name used to separate different styles or genres of writing.
Example: “He used an authorial alias for his science fiction works to keep them distinct from his academic publications.”
11. Fictitious Name
Appropriate Use: A name that is created and not representative of one’s true identity, often used in various professional contexts.
Example: “The report was published under a fictitious name to maintain the author’s anonymity.”
12. Nom de Guerre
Appropriate Use: Originally a name used in warfare, it can be applied metaphorically to a name used by writers in their ‘battles’ in the literary field.
Example: “Her nom de guerre in the world of investigative journalism was well-respected and feared.”
13. Incognito
Appropriate Use: Refers to someone using a name that keeps their real identity secret.
Example: “The famous author traveled incognito to avoid the press during her vacation.”
14. Moniker
Appropriate Use: A less formal term for a name, nickname, or alias used by a writer.
Example: “His moniker was more memorable than his real name, which helped in branding his books.”
15. Sobriquet
Appropriate Use: A literary or whimsical term for a nickname or alias, often used in historical or classical contexts.
Example: “Charles Dickens, known by the sobriquet ‘Boz’, achieved early fame with his serial publications.”
