ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Pseudonym

A pseudonym is a special name that someone uses instead of their real name. For example, if your real name is Mary Smith but you want people to call you something else, like Daisy, then Daisy can be your pseudonym. People often use pseudonyms when they write, so that people won't know who wrote the story or what they really look like. Sometimes people use pseudonyms to hide their identity or to sound cool.