pen name

noun
UK: /ˈpen neɪm/
US: /ˈpen neɪm/

  1. A name used by an author instead of their real name.

    1. She uses a pen name to keep her identity private.
    2. The author published her first novel under a pen name to avoid judgment.

  2. A pseudonym adopted by a writer for professional or creative reasons.

    1. Mark Twain is Samuel Clemens's famous pen name.
    2. Many authors choose a pen name that better suits the genre they are writing in.

Synonyms

pseudonym alias nom de plume

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pen name" in English means: A name used by an author instead of their real name., A pseudonym adopted by a writer for professional or creative reasons..

The phonetic transcription of "pen name" is /ˈpen neɪm/ in British English and /ˈpen neɪm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pen name": pseudonym, alias, nom de plume.

Example usage of "pen name": "She uses a pen name to keep her identity private.". More examples on the page.