aka

Also known as

Here are a few obscure examples of aka (also known as) in colloquial usage:

1. Elinor Dashwood, aka Sense, from Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility, is the character known for her practicality and restraint.
2. The Emerald Isle, aka Ireland, referring to its lush green landscape.
3. The Eternal City, aka Rome, a nickname that reflects its long, enduring history and influence.
4. Peleus, aka The Father of Achilles, from Greek mythology, whose fame primarily comes from his association with his heroic son.
5. The White City, aka Chicago, during the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition due to its glowing white buildings. Although you were probably thinking of Chicago aka The Windy City.