pennames
/ˈpɛnˌneɪmz/
noun
- A name used by a writer instead of their real name, especially to hide their identity or for artistic reasons.
- Mark Twain is the penname of Samuel Clemens.
- Many authors use a penname to write in different genres without confusing their readers.
- She published her first novel under a penname because she wanted to keep her personal life private.