answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

"Abe" is a nickname for Abraham and Lincoln was noted for his honesty. At least he was honest enough for his supporters to use the term to describe him.

User Avatar

Wiki User

8y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why was Abraham Lincoln nickname called Honest Abe?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Whats Abraham Lincoln nickname?

He probably had more than one nickname, but the most famous one is "Honest Abe."


Which United States president has the word honest in his nickname?

Abraham Lincoln was called "Honest Abe," and John Tyler was called "Honest John."


What important person in history was honest?

Abraham Lincoln. He was of course called " Honest Abe ".


Why is Abraham Lincoln called Hones Abe?

Because he was always honest


Did people call Abraham Lincoln Abe or Abraham?

People called Abe many names and his nickname is Honest Abe. I usually use Abe because it's shorter. :) I have to do my project... so BYE PEOPLE


Did Abraham Lincoln outweigh the bad?

no. he was very awesome, and that's why he was called, "Honest Abe".


What were Lincoln's two nicknames?

Abraham Lincoln had many, many nicknames. His two secretaries called him "the Tycoon" and "the Ancient". He was known as "the Rail-Splitter" during his campaign in 1860. Some slaves called him "Uncle Linkum". Other nicknames were "Uncle Abe", "Father Abraham", "Old Abe", and "the Great Emancipator". Perhaps Lincoln's most famous and longest lasting nickname is "Honest Abe".


Did Abraham Lincoln like his name?

No he hated being called "Abe" so no one called him Abe to his face especially his family and friends. He got the nickname Honest Abe but he didn't like being called Abe Lincoln so nobody called him Abe to his face.


If Abraham Lincoln's life was a movie what would it be called?

for sure: honest Abe If You Want To Get Ahead Get A Hat


What president's nickname was Honest John?

John Tyler's nickname was "Honest John." He was also called "The Veto President" and "His Accidency." The latter was given by his opponents (as opposed to "His Excellency", for example), who suggested he could not have achieved the presidency through his own merit, only by accident (succeeding from the Vice Presidency on the death of William Henry Harrison).


Why was Lincoln called Honest Abe?

Because he went to go buy something but he forgot to give extra change. When he Left he realized he forgot to pay extra change. Even though Abraham lived far from the store. He went back to the store and payed his extra change. That is how Abraham Lincoln has been called Honest Abe.


How did Abraham Lincoln not ever tell a lie?

It is not liked he didn't lie at least once in his life. But, he was more honest than an average person, which is why he was called Honest Abe. He also believed all politicians should be honest.