reasonForNickname
P7596
predicate
Indicates the explanation or cause behind why a particular nickname was given to an entity.
Aliases (14)
- nicknameMeaning ×14
- nicknameReason ×13
- hasNicknameOrigin ×5
- causeOfNickname ×3
- hasNickNameOrigin ×3
- originOfNickname ×3
- BrooklynRobinsNicknameOrigin ×1
- hasCauseOfNickname ×1
- hasReasonForNickname ×1
- meaningOfNickname ×1
- mediaNicknameReason ×1
- nicknameTheme ×1
- reasonForNickName ×1
- whyNickname ×1
Sample triples (141)
| Subject | Object |
|---|---|
| 1916 World Series | named for manager Wilbert Robinson ("BrooklynRobinsNicknameOrigin") → |
| 1983 World Series | both teams were from cities along Interstate 95 → |
| 30 St Mary Axe | named The Gherkin for its curved, tapering shape ("hasNickNameOrigin") → |
| 42nd Infantry Division | unit composed of National Guard units from many U.S. states like a rainbow ("originOfNickname") → |
| Adam Vinatieri | calm under pressure ("nicknameReason") → |
| Adam Vinatieri | success in high-pressure situations ("nicknameReason") → |
| Albert Pujols | machine-like consistency and production ("nicknameReason") → |
| Antonio Vivaldi | his red hair and status as a priest → |
| Appius Claudius Caecus | blindness in old age ("causeOfNickname") → |
| Athens of the North | center of learning → |
| Athens of the North | center of philosophy → |
| Athens of the North | intellectual reputation → |
| Athens of the North | neoclassical architecture → |
| Ayr United F.C. | town of Ayr being known as the "Honest Toun" ("hasNicknameOrigin") → |
| Bayezid I | Thunderbolt ("nicknameMeaning") → |
| Bernhard von Galen | extensive use of bombardment and artillery ("hasCauseOfNickname") → |
| Black and Blue Division | bruising, physical games ("nicknameReason") → |
| Black and Blue Division | cold-weather outdoor stadiums ("nicknameReason") → |
| Black and Blue Division | longstanding divisional rivalries ("nicknameReason") → |
| Blackhorse Regiment | derived from black horse on unit insignia ("hasNicknameOrigin") → |
| Bladen County, North Carolina | many other North Carolina counties were formed from its original territory ("hasReasonForNickname") → |
| Brew City | historic brewing industry → |
| Brew City | influential brewing industry → |
| Caligula | little boots ("nicknameMeaning") → |
| Cardiac Cards | dramatic late-game comebacks → |
| Cardiac Cards | frequent close finishes → |
| Cherry Capital of the World | hosting major cherry-related celebrations → |
| Cherry Capital of the World | prominence in cherry production → |
| China's Sorrow | catastrophic floods → |
| China's Sorrow | destruction of farmland → |
| China's Sorrow | devastation → |
| China's Sorrow | loss of life → |
| City of Heroes | fierce resistance of residents during the Indonesian National Revolution → |
| City of Literature | presence of major literary institutions → |
| City of Literature | renowned literary culture → |
| City of Literature | strong writing community → |
| City of Medicine | biotechnology → |
| City of Medicine | medical research → |
| City of Medicine | prominence in healthcare → |
| City of Presidents | birthplace of John Adams → |
| City of Presidents | birthplace of John Quincy Adams → |
| City of Workers | historic role as a major industrial mill city → |
| City of Workers | large working-class population → |
| Colorado Street Bridge | history of suicides from the bridge → |
| Conference of Champions | historic dominance in collegiate sports → |
| Conference of Champions | record number of NCAA team championships → |
| Conrad Emil Lambert Helfrich | aggressive submarine warfare against Japanese shipping → |
| Crossroads of the Marine Corps | central hub for Marine Corps activities → |
| Crossroads of the Marine Corps | concentration of training facilities → |
| Crossroads of the Marine Corps | location of key Marine Corps headquarters → |
| Crossroads of the Marine Corps | presence of major Marine Corps schools → |
| Desert Fox | success in North Africa → |
| Desert Fox | tactical brilliance in desert warfare → |
| Die Mannschaft | The Team ("nicknameMeaning") → |
| Fiat BR.20 Cicogna | Stork ("nicknameMeaning") → |
| Fiat G.50 Freccia | Arrow ("nicknameMeaning") → |
| Franconian Jerusalem | importance as a center of Jewish scholarship ("nicknameReason") → |
| Franconian Jerusalem | large Jewish population in Fürth ("nicknameReason") → |
| Franconian Jerusalem | rich Jewish communal institutions in Fürth ("nicknameReason") → |
| Frederick I Barbarossa | Red Beard ("nicknameMeaning") → |
| Furniture City | historic prominence in American furniture manufacturing → |
| Ghost Division | rapid, unexpected appearances on the battlefield ("originOfNickname") → |
| Goldberg Variations | associated with harpsichordist Johann Gottlieb Goldberg ("hasNicknameOrigin") → |
| Henry Hamilton | accusations by American colonists that he paid Native American allies for American scalps ("nicknameReason") → |
| Hero of Manila Bay | decisive victory over Spanish fleet at Manila Bay → |
| Hollywood North | large volume of film and TV productions shot in Vancouver → |
| Hollywood North | use of Vancouver as a stand‑in for U.S. cities in film and TV → |
| I-95 Series | teams located along Interstate 95 → |
| Immigrant City | long history as a destination for immigrant communities → |
| Insurance Capital of the World | historic prominence as a major center of the insurance industry → |
| Insurance Capital of the World | ongoing prominence as a major center of the insurance industry → |
| James the Greater | sons of thunder ("nicknameMeaning") → |
| Johannesburg | Egoli means City of Gold ("nicknameMeaning") → |
| LMS Black Five | black livery and power classification 5MT ("whyNickname") → |
| Las Vegas of the East | abundance of luxury hotels in Macau → |
| Las Vegas of the East | focus on tourism and entertainment in Macau → |
| Las Vegas of the East | high gambling revenues in Macau → |
| Las Vegas of the East | large concentration of casinos in Macau → |
| Las Vegas of the East | vibrant nightlife in Macau → |
| Longfellow Bridge | towers resemble salt and pepper shakers ("hasNicknameOrigin") → |
| Macchi C.205 Veltro | Greyhound ("nicknameMeaning") → |
| Mid Hants Railway | association with local watercress industry ("hasNicknameOrigin") → |
| Mike Emrick | earned nickname "Doc" due to his Ph.D. in communications → |
| Montserrat | Irish heritage and green landscape → |
| Mr. November | clutch postseason performances → |
| Mr. November | first World Series games played in November → |
| Nature’s Air-Conditioned City | cool summer climate → |
| Nature’s Air-Conditioned City | pleasant summer temperatures → |
| New Line Cinema | success of the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise → |
| New Zealand dollar | association with New Zealand national bird kiwi ("reasonForNickName") → |
| New Zealand national sports teams | use of the word "Black" in team nicknames ("nicknameTheme") → |
| Oxford of the East | large number of educational institutions → |
| Oxford of the East | presence of numerous universities and colleges → |
| Oxford of the East | reputation for quality higher education → |
| Oxford of the East | status as a major academic hub → |
| Pete Rouse | Influence in the United States Senate as a senior staffer → |
| Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 "Appassionata" | impassioned ("nicknameMeaning") → |
| Polish Manchester | historical role as a major textile center → |
| Polish Manchester | historical role as an industrial center → |
| Prince William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland | harsh repression after the Battle of Culloden ("causeOfNickname") → |
| Prusias I of Bithynia | lameness resulting from a wound ("causeOfNickname") → |
| Quintus Fabius Maximus Verrucosus | the Delayer ("nicknameMeaning") → |
| RAF Police | white-topped caps traditionally worn by personnel → |
| Romulus Augustulus | little Augustus ("nicknameMeaning") → |
| Salmon Capital of the World | central role in commercial fishing → |
| Salmon Capital of the World | central role in sport fishing → |
| Salmon Capital of the World | historic abundance of salmon → |
| Saratoga Race Course | frequent upsets of heavily favored horses → |
| Savoia-Marchetti SM.81 Pipistrello | Bat ("nicknameMeaning") → |
| Silicon Valley of Mexico | innovation ecosystem → |
| Silicon Valley of Mexico | software development industry → |
| Silicon Valley of Mexico | technology hub status → |
| Silver City | prominent silver manufacturing industry → |
| Sopwith Camel | hump-shaped fairing over machine guns → |
| St Mark's Campanile | the master of the house ("meaningOfNickname") → |
| Strategic Defense Initiative | resemblance to science-fiction space warfare in Star Wars films ("mediaNicknameReason") → |
| The Big Dance | popularized in late 20th century ("originOfNickname") → |
| The City of Five Flags | history of being governed by five different nations → |
| The Emerald Isle of the Caribbean | Irish heritage ("nicknameReason") → |
| The Emerald Isle of the Caribbean | lush green landscapes ("nicknameReason") → |
| The Granite Lady | sturdy stone construction and survival of the 1906 earthquake and fire → |
| The Magic City | economic development → |
| The Magic City | industrial expansion → |
| The Magic City | rapid growth → |
| The Phone Booth | arena’s naming-rights sponsor MCI, a telecommunications company → |
| The Pit | derived from its sunken, pit-like design ("hasNickNameOrigin") → |
| The Rock and Roll Capital of the World | historic influence on rock and roll → |
| The Rock and Roll Capital of the World | home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame → |
| The Rock and Roll Capital of the World | role in the development of rock music → |
| The Voice | extraordinary vocal talent → |
| The Voice | technical vocal mastery → |
| The Voice | vocal power → |
| The Wembley of the North | large capacity and stature in northern England → |
| Titletown | Green Bay’s multiple professional football championships → |
| Umberto II of Italy | short reign of about one month → |
| Via Appia | queen of roads ("nicknameMeaning") → |
| Watch City | historic prominence in American watchmaking → |
| Waterloo Bridge | large number of women workers involved in its wartime construction ("nicknameReason") → |
| Wheeze Kids | aging roster → |
| XIV Olympiad | post-war rationing and economic austerity in Britain → |
| bloody sock game | blood-stained sock worn by Curt Schilling ("hasNickNameOrigin") → |