渾名

Noun

 * 1) nickname; alias; sobriquet

Etymology 1
Compound of.

First attested in 1614.

Noun

 * 1)  a nickname
 * 2)  a pet name, a term of endearment
 * 1)  a pet name, a term of endearment

Verb

 * 1)  to nickname

Etymology 2
Appears to be an instance of applying the on'yomi reading to existing term to impart a more formal sense. Compare the different register for English synonyms of Germanic derivation versus Latinate or Greek derivation, such as everyday versus more formal  or.

First cited to 1870.

Noun

 * 1)   a nickname, a pet name, especially one used for humorous or endearing effect

Verb

 * 1)   to call someone a nickname or pet name, especially one used for humorous or endearing effect