nicholas-name noun2 •(humorous) A longer name corresponding to a shortened version common as a nickname, either of which may be the person or thing's actual name.He always calls me my nicholas-name Josephine, even though I keep telling him JJ is fine.My legal name is Tim, but my nicholas-name is Timothy. •(humorous) A familiar name for a person or thing that is used in place of its actual name, usually longer or less wieldy.I'm Kai, but my friends call me Kylesternus. It's a nicholas-name. formsnicholas-names