Top Celebrity Nicknames
#14 Puffy
Puffy, Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, or simply just Diddy – Sean Combs series of nicknames have maintained a constant trend. When Combs became angry, he would actually huff and puff.
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Snoop Dog
Snoop Doggy Dog, born as Calvin Broadus, acquired his nickname from his mother as a child. She thought he looked like Charlie Brown’s beagle, “Snoopy.”
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Puffy
Puffy, Puff Daddy, P. Diddy, or simply just Diddy – Sean Combs series of nicknames have maintained a constant trend. When Combs became angry, he would actually huff and puff.
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Brangelina
Brangelina is a combination of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. This celebrity super-couple was given this nickname from the media at the start of their relationship.
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Miley
Destiny Hope Cyrus has had her nickname, Miley, ever since she came onto the Disney scene. The nickname’s origins believe to have begun as a baby, when she was called “Smiley.”
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Wacko Jacko
Wacko Jacko is not exactly flattering, and was hated by his fans and Michael Jackson himself. This nickname was favored by the tabloids and was used much of the singer’s life.
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The Wall
Keanu Reeves got his nickname of “The Wall” during high school. He was well-versed in sports, and was known for his skills in hockey as a goalkeeper.
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Xtina
Xtina is certainly easier than writing out Christina Aguilera, but how did the powered singer acquire this nickname? It was based on the principal of ‘Xmas’ for Christmas.
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Snookie
Jersey Shore star, Snooki, attained her nickname in 8th grade. Recognized by her peers as the “make-out queen”, Nicole Polizza got her name from a character on “Save the Last Dance.”
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Jay Z
Shawn Corey Carter, better known as “Jay-Z”, was a tribute to his mentor Jaz-O. The nickname is also associated with subway lines, J and Z, which run in Brooklyn.
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Liver
“Liver” is not really an attractive nickname, but it’s one accepted by Liv Taylor. Aerosmith’s daughter was given this name by critics who associated her features to Elizabeth Taylor’s.
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The Boss
Bruce Springsteen, also referred to as “The Boss”, got his nickname early on in his career. He would handle all of the business aspects of the business.
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Gyllenspoon
Gyllenspoon is the nickname giving to the romantic duo, Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon. It’s too bad that arrangement didn’t last.
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K-Fed
Britney’s past beau, Kevin Federline, generally goes by K-Fed these days. In an interview, Federline admits that he is not a fan of the nickname.
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Whoopi
Many know her as Whoopi Goldberg, but her real name is actually Caryn Elaine Johnson. Her nickname came from her association with the whoopee cushion.
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R-Patz
Robert Pattinson acquired the nickname “R-Patz” shortly after the debut of Twilight. It is considered to be one of the worst celebrity nicknames of all time.
