109 Best Nicknames for Snipers: Military Nicknames, etc (Curated & Ranked) + Generator

Close-up of a sniper's eye

Nicknames for snipers are often tough and intimidating, but they can also be funny or admirable.

The possibilities are virtually endless, but we list the best nickname ideas below.

Scroll past the list for a nickname generator and tips on creating your own unique sniper nickname, too!

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    Silent Death

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    The Reaper

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    The Phantom

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    The Ghost

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    Zero

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    The Wolf

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    Bullseye

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    Headhunter

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    Grim Reaper

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    Vengeance

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    The Shadow

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    The Lone Wolf

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    Scarecrow

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    Last Chance

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    Oath Keeper

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    Night Fall

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    Silent Sentinel

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    The Marksman

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    Carbine Bandit

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    Shadow Shot

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    Warlock

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    First Try

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    Shadowstrike

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    Armageddon

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    The Assassin

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    Shadow Agent

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    MadDog

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    Cyclops

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    Warmonger

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    The Fallen

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    The Elite

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    Joker

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    Firestorm

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    A Spiteful Shot

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    The Omega

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    Preacher

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    Voice of Reason

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    Steel Scepter

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    Shadow Warrior

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    Long-Range Rover

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    Stealth Hombre

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    In Sniper Alley

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    The Eternal

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    The Camo Collector

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    Ballistic Bloke

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    King of Corruption

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    The Neutralizer

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    The Target Striker

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    Devastation

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    Vader

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    Chaotic

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    With Supremacy

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    Einstein

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    Tactical Sort

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    Wolfman

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    Atom

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    The Ominous One

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    Potential Danger

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    The Challenger

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    The Pro

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    Rage Fire

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    Magician

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    The Avenger

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    Vindication

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    With Lethality

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    Sinister Chap

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    Imperial Authority

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    In Darkness

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    The Kid

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    Tank

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    Sharpshooter Sort

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    Flanker Force

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    With Intent

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    Money

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    Wicked

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    Treacherous

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    The Optimist

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    Shrewd Enough

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    The Shark

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    A Strategic Shot

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    Falcon Force

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    A-Lister

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    The Brutalizer

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    With Havoc

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    The Cyclone

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    The Feral Fighter

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    Radical Command

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    Increased Lethality

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    Rocket

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    Sovereign Reign

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    Combat

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    With Strategy

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    Aiming High

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    First Class

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    Tracker Dude

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    Barbaric Blaster

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    Trajectory Gent

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    Hide Site Hero

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    In Limbo

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    Chaos Atmosphere

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    Jagged Edge

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    Combat Nobility

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    Ultimate Aim

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    Profound

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    The Crazed Guerilla

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    Legacy of Justice

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    In Armor

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    By Chance

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    Chaos Crusher

Sniper Nickname Generator

How to Create a Cool Sniper Nickname

You usually don’t choose your own nickname as a sniper — a nickname is given to you based on something memorable about you.

When creating sniper nicknames, you can get inspiration from the following places or traits:

  • Skills: Some of the most well-known snipers have nicknames that come from their sheer skill. For example, Chris Kyle — the basis of the 2014 movie American Sniper — became known as “The Legend” due to his high skill level.
  • Experiences: Memorable (and sometimes embarrassing) moments can be great inspiration for a sniper nickname. Fell down the stairs in front of everyone once? Maybe they’ll call you “Stairwell.” Or, if you’re prone to seasickness, you might get the ironic nickname of “Captain.” Names of this type can be very funny — as long as you’re in on the joke!
  • Given name: Use a shortened or altered version of the person’s given name — “Smitty” if their last name is Smith, “D” if their first or last name starts with that letter, etc.
  • Birthplace: Nicknames like “Alaska” or “Wash” (short for “Washington”) can work well for someone who is from a unique place, or just somewhere different from the rest of the group.
  • Looks: Nicknames based on distinguishing features are classic. Use names like “Blondie” or a blonde person, “Beanstalk” for someone tall and thin, or “Tiny” for someone short. After all, even Frank Sinatra was nicknamed Ol’ Blue Eyes!
  • Personality: If someone has a very distinct personality trait, that trait can become a nickname, such as “Duty” for a dutiful person, “Chatter” for someone who talks a lot, or “Tidy” for a hyper-organized person.
  • Pop culture: You can take inspiration from military characters in popular culture, like Rambo, Lt. Dan from Forrest Gump, or Hawkeye from M*A*S*H.

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