A sobriquet is a nickname, sometimes assumed, but often given by another. Distinct from a pseudonym, it usually is a familiar name used in place of a real name without the need of explanation, often becoming more familiar than the original name.
From Wiktionary:
Borrowed from French sobriquet (“nickname”), from Middle French soubriquet (“a chuck under the chin”).
From Vocabulary.com:
Sobriquets are often but not always humorous, so in order to pronounce this word, you might want to remember that the last syllable rhymes with play. Sobriquets are usually given to you by other people, but you can choose one for yourself.
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