Agentnavne
Agentnavne is a term used to describe the practice of assigning aliases to agents, whether in intelligence work, undercover policing, or fictional narratives. In its broad sense, agentnavne function as cover identities designed to conceal the agent’s true name, affiliation, and purpose, enabling operational security and personal safety. The term draws on the word agent and navne (names) in Scandinavian languages, and appears in discussions of espionage, law enforcement, and crime fiction.
In real-world contexts, agentnavne are chosen to be plausible within a given operational environment and to
Common types include cover names used by field operatives, codenames that designate missions or assets, and
Ethical and legal considerations surrounding agentnavne center on deception, privacy, safety, and potential consequences for individuals
See also: alias, cover identity, codename, undercover operation, online handle.