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Nicknames
"A rose by any other name...." Towns have 'em, so do schools, universities, states and countries. And even planets. Not to mention politicians, famous criminals and sportsmen. And on the home front, many of your friends and relatives and pets have nicknames. A category dedicated to trivia such as how Robert became Bob; or how Margaret morphed into Peggy.
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What is a nickname for Malcolm?
You could shorten it to Mal or Al; you could call them Colm, which is a Scots name; you could also give them a nickname based on their personality or a physical trait.
There are a variety of nicknames for London. Some of these include The Smoke or the Big Smoke, The Swinging City, Reykjavik, The great Wen, as well as London Town.
How did get Arkansas its nickname?
Arkansas got its nickname of "The Natural State" to highlight the states natural scenery, flowing rivers, clear lakes and abundant wildlife and fish. This nickname was adopted in 1995 and replaced the old nickname of "The Land of Opportunity".
The purchase of Alaska was called "Seward's Folly," or Seward's Icebox." The purchase of Alaska was called "Seward's Folly," or Seward's Icebox."
How did Minnesota get its nick name?
Which nick-name? I live in MN and I don't know about any very common nick-names.
What are nicknames for Rhode Island?
The official state nickname for Rhode Island is The Ocean State.
What was the contribution of Horace Mann to the American experience?
Horace Mann believed that teachers should be trained, all citizens deserve an education, and education should be paid for by the government. He also advocated for non-corporal punishments in the school.
France is sometimes nicknamed the hexagon because of the general shape of the country. In their geography lessons, French children are taught to first draw an hexagon to help them draw France's map.
What is the nickname for the state of Wisconsin and why?
What is a nickname for Lauren?
Some nicknames for Lauren are Lorn, Lorrie, Laurie, Loreand many variations unique to individual Laurens.
What US city is nicknamed 'the mile-high city'?
Denver, Colorado, USA is known as the Mile High City.
What is the meaning of the nickname Titarnia?
Titarnia is a modern form of the name Titania from Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream" he took it from Ovids " Metamorphoses". The character in Shakespeares tale is the queen of the fairies.
Is there a list of Mexican nicknames?
A LIST OF MEXICAN NICKNAMES:
• CALACA - "Skeleton" given to the skinniest or boniest guy in the group.
• MOCO - "Booger, Snot" given to the kid with the snottiest nose or the nose-picker of the group.
• MACETÓN - "Jar/Pot" given to the group moron (similar to English "jar head").
• FLACO - "Skinny" given to the skinniest guy in the group.
• HUEVÓN/GÜEVÓN - "Lazy" given to the laziest guy in the group.
• PANCHO/PACO - "Francisco" a nickname for Francisco ("Frank" or "Francis" in English).
• GORDO - "Fatty" given to the fattest guy in the group.
• CHINO - "Chinese" given to the most Asian looking guy in the group, or the guy with curly hair (apparently Asians have curly hair in Mexico).
• PEPE/CHEPE - "Jose" a nickname for Jose ("Joe," "Joey," or "Joseph" in English).
• CHUY/CHUCHO - "Jesús" a nickname for Jesús.
• CHANGO - "Monkey" given to the neighborhood spaz or the monkey-faced guy in the group.
• CHECO - "Sergio" nickname for Sergio.
• NACHO - "Ignacio" nickname for Ignacio.
• CHARRO - "Cowboy/Horseman" given to the guy who looks best in a cowboy hat and boots.
• FEO - "Ugly" given to the ugliest or most abhorred guy in the group.
• LALO - "Eduardo" nickname for Eduardo (Edward/Ed in English).
• EL CHIQUILÃN - "The Smallest" given to the smallest or tallest guy in the group.
• MEMO - "Guillermo" nickname for Guillermo (Will, William, and Guy in English).
• LOCO - "Crazy" given to the most mentally unstable guy in the group.
• LUCHO - "Luis" nickname for Luis (Louis, Lou, or Louie in English).
• HUESUDO - "Boney" given to the skinniest or boniest guy in the group.
• RUBIO/GÜERO - "Blonde" given to the guy with light/blonde hair.
• PELOS DE ELOTE - "Corn Silk" given to the guy with light/blonde hair.
• COCHINO/PUERCO - "Pig" given to the dirtiest or fattest guy in the group.
• RATÓN/RATA - "Rat" given to the thief of the group or the guy with the biggest teeth or ears.
• CUCO - "Refugio" nickname for Refugio.
• CHISMOSO - "Gossip" given to the group blabbermouth.
• CEJAS/CEJOS - "Eyebrows" given to the guy with huge eyebrows ("unibrow").
• GRINGO - "White Guy" given to the white guy in the group.
• VIEJO - "Old (Man)" given to the old guy in the group (or the one who looks most like Homer Simpson).
• CHIMUELO - "Toothless" given to the guy with poorest dental hygiene.
• GÜEY - "Dude" commonly used as a general nickname, sometimes derogatory.
• PRIETO/MORENO/NEGRO - "Dark (Skinned)" given to the guy with the darkest skin in the group.
• BONITO - "Handsome" given to the most or least attractive guy in the group.
• GOYO - "Gregorio" nickname for Gregorio (Gregory or Greg in English).
• TONTO - "Stupid" given to the group moron.
• PELÓN - "Baldy" given to the bald(ing) or hairiest guy in the group.
• TORPE - "Klutz" given to the stupidest or clumsiest guy in the group.
• PENDEJO - "Pubic Hair (Jerk/Coward)" given to the dumbest guy in the group, considered derogatory in many circumstances.
Prince Henry of England and nickname?
Prince Henry of Portugal's nickname was ''The Navigator'' because the men he hired to go on an expedition created the means of navigation.
