Hi Rudi --

Moniker is U.S. slang (for some reason I identify it with western novels and movies but its use now is fairly pervasive) for the name one goes by, but NOT one's given name. Sometimes also called a "handle." E.g., "Hey there podner (western for partner), what's your handle? My moniker is Six Gun Charlie. Mighty fine to meetcha Six Gun; they call me Trusty Rusty."

Also the name of a well known young woman (smile).

Cheers,
KatW
a moniker by any other name

[This message has been edited by KatW (edited 02-25-99).]