Milkha Singh

The people of this country remember me. I may have started dyeing my beard, but I am recognized at airports, railway stations - anywhere. School textbooks have chapters on me, and somehow the sobriquet 'The Flying Sikh' has endured in people's memory.

Indian Athlete

Tina Brown

When Obama dispenses with that dread sobriquet 'professorial,' he does it by being, well, more professorial.

American Editor

A sobriquet can reflect someone's reputation, character, or achievements that are recognized in a community.

Cultural Significance

Sobriquets often signal affection or respect and are usually positive or humorous.

Affection or Respect

Sobriquets are informal and are not part of a person's official name.