kõrvalnime
Kõrvalnimi is an Estonian word that translates to "sobriquet" or "nickname." It refers to an additional name or appellation given to a person, often for descriptive or identifying purposes, rather than being their formal given name or surname. These names can arise for various reasons, such as a characteristic, a profession, a place of origin, or a notable event.
Historically, kõrvalnimed were quite common, especially in rural communities where a person might be better known
While the formal naming system in Estonia is well-established with given names and surnames, kõrvalnimed can