geuzennaam

Etymology
, from the fact that the 16th-century Dutch opposition against the Spanish rule, having been called “only beggars” after presenting a petition of grievances, opted to reappropriate this scornfully given name, calling themselves henceforth  (singular ) and carrying this name with pride.

Noun

 * 1) A nickname or title, originally intended as an insult, which has been reclaimed for use in a positive way by its addressee(s) as a means of linguistic reappropriation.