42 Presidential Nicknames

The President is the commander-in-chief of the United States and holds the highest position in the government.

The President serves as the head of state and the central government of the USA. Their duties also include handling the federal government's executive branch as well as the chief of the Armed Forces.

Since the presidency was established in 1789, its authority has increased significantly. Together with the vice president, the President is indirectly chosen to serve a four-year term by the electoral college. The President of the United States is undoubtedly the most powerful elected figure in the world and is endowed with significant power. Even though they were all the commanders-in-chief of the United States, they weren't spared without a witty nickname.

This list can help you discover every nickname for a US president and will give you guaranteed fun.

Did you know President Gerald Ford was called Mr. Nice Guy due to his unbiased outlook? Check out these cool nicknames for the President.

• Accidency- John Tyler was the 10th president of the United States. President John Tyler assumed the post following the passing of William Henry Harrison, 30 days after his election.
• I Like Ike- this campaign slogan was run as a political television ad supporting Dwight D. Eisenhower's 1952 candidacy for President of the United States.
• Dude President- The Dude President is a very modern nickname that was given to one of the less well-known presidents, Chester Alan Arthur.
• Father Of His Country- President George Washington played a key role in the constitutional convention. Thus, this title is a perfect match for him.
• Grand Wrestler- this nickname was given to Abraham Lincoln because he contributed to the development of the choke slam technique. In 1992, he was honored by being inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
• JFK- this is the common nickname for John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States.
• Old Hickory- the nickname Old Hickory is a result of President Andrew Jackson's victory against the British at the Battle of New Orleans. His men gave him the moniker 'tough as old hickory' by his men to signify his tenacity and might.
• Ronald The Right- the nickname was given to him because his victory brought in a new era of governance for the new right and conservative part of the Republican Party.
• The Big Dog- Bill Clinton was always in command of his audience. He was given this nickname because Clinton was an expert in the complexities of rules and regulations.
• The Colossus Of Independence- a popular nickname given to John Adams, the second President of the United States, by his friend and admirer Thomas Jefferson in 1776.
• The Great Communicator- this nickname was given to Ronald Reagan since his addresses serve as an example of effective presidential communication. Some of these are considered to be among the most important speeches in American history.
• The Great Engineer- Herbert Clark Hoover served as America's 31st President. He had achieved international success as a civil engineer in the 1900s.
• Uncle Abe- the nickname was given to Abraham Lincoln since he was a kind and kind guy who came off as fatherly in his later years. A close link between these young men and their commander grew during the course of the war as a result of Lincoln's affection for them.

Are you bored of your American history class? Then this list of witty nicknames given to the President will certainly help you ease your mind.

• American Fabius- this moniker was given to the first commander in chief, George Washington, in reference to the Revolutionary War tactics he employed against the British.
• Gentleman Boss- the polite demeanor of Chester Alan Arthur gained him the moniker 'the Gentleman Boss.' Arthur is known as one of the most socially conscious presidents.
• His Rotundity- it was President John Adams' relentless attempts to endow the US president with a title that evokes the pomp and majesty of European royalty in order to elevate it to a position of legitimacy. Thus, this title is an excellent choice for him.
• LBJ- President Lyndon Johnson coined this moniker and even included it in his campaign anthem, 'All the way with LBJ.'
• Master Spirit- this nickname was given to the eighth president of the US, Martin Van Buren.
• Old Man Eloquent- while serving in Congress, John Quincy Adams was cited as having this nickname due to his fervent advocacy of freedom of speech and universal education, and especially for his powerful arguments against slavery.
• Old Tip- William Henry Harrison was called so because he served during the Battle of Tippecanoe in the Ohio River Valley in 1811 as the tenacious commanding general of American soldiers that beat hostile Native Americans.
• Sphinx- Journalists dubbed him the Sphinx when President Franklin D. Roosevelt refused to run for re-election in the 1940 election.
• Teddy- the moniker Teddy, which was frequently used to refer to Theodore Roosevelt by The New York Times, acquired a new significance during one specific hunting expedition.
• Teflon President- former President Jimmy Carter coined the phrase The Teflon President to describe his campaign opponent, Ronald Reagan, in the '80s. Ronald Reagan had a penchant for putting himself in a pickle politically and emerging from them relatively unharmed.
• The Chief- President Herbert Clark Hoover adopted this nickname while working as a geologist in the Australian Outback when he was just 23 years old.
• The Front Porch Campaigner- in 1888, President Benjamin Harrison gave 90 presidential speeches using the front porch campaign method, which certified his win.
• The Idol Of Ohio- this nickname was given to the Ohio-born President, William McKinley, who was the 25th president.
• The Last Of The Crooked Hats- James Monroe was the fifth president of the United States. Because the fashions of a wig, tricorn hat, and knee breeches ended with him, James Monroe earned this moniker.
• The Peanut Farmer- Jimmy Carter used this title during his campaign because he ran a peanut farm and leveraged this to cast elitist Washington elites as his adversaries.

The Presidents were given many press-created official titles and even had their own embarrassing childhood monikers. Here are tons of hilarious nicknames for the US President.

• Buffalo Hangman- the term Buffalo Hangman, was coined by the political enemies of President Grover Cleveland since he carried out the hangings that the court had ordered before his presidency.
• Grandfather's Hat- this nickname was coined by cartoonists to depict Benjamin Harrison in a much larger grandfather's hat since he stood tall, only at five feet six inches.
• Honest Abe- this nickname was given to Abraham Lincoln because he was committed to upholding his reputation as an upright politician and attorney because he had faith in his own moral character.
• Landslide Lyndon- this nickname was given to President Lyndon B. Johnson, who won the 1948 Texas Senate election by a landslide. It was regarded as one of the most important thefts in American history because Johnson's loss would have deflected American history in another direction.
• No Drama Obama- the term was often used by the press to address President Obama due to his calm and collected appearance.
• Old Buck- James Buchanan was the 15th president of the United States.
• Old Mutton Head- this nickname was coined by the then Vice President and later President John Adams for George Washington in a fit of disagreement.
• Sir Veto- Andrew Johnson was often referred to as Sir Veto for the numerous legislative vetoes he overrode while serving as a president.
• Slick Willie- Bill Clinton was often referred to as Slick Willie by his opponents.
• Ten Cent Jimmy- James Buchanan was given this nickname by reporters for making the remark that an ordinary laborer in the 1850s would be well-compensated with 10 cents per day.
• The Human Iceberg- President Benjamin Harrison was often called The Human Iceberg due to his formal greetings and cold ambiance while speaking. He always wore gloves while shaking hands with people.
• The Tennessee Tailor- President Andrew Johnson worked as a tailor apprentice while living in Greeneville, Tennessee, before he ran for the presidency.
• Uncle Jumbo- The nickname Uncle Jumbo was given to President Stephen Grover Cleveland by his acquaintance due to his over 250 lb (113 kg) body.
• Wobbly Willie- William McKinley earned this nickname after refusing to join Spain in a battle over Cuba in 1898.