calling name

English

calling name (plural calling names)

(communication) The name associated with the telephone number or similar identifier of a caller. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
A name an animal has been trained to respond to. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
A nickname. such as Bob for Robert, Hank for Henry, or Peggy for Margaret.
(anthropology, linguistics) The name by which a person is normally identified in conversation.
The representative will be with you shortly, Nick, as he is busy assisting other customers..

name associated with a telephone number

name of animal

nickname — see nickname

name by which a person is identified in conversation

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