Sobriquet (SOH-bri-kay) noun, also soubriquet A fancy nickname or a humorous name. From French sobriquet, from soubriquet (chuck under the chin).
Probably from the fact that calling by a nickname affords one to cozy up to someone and tap under the chin.
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