The list of nicknames below is not restricted to members, leaders and associates of the American Mafia. Each nickname shown is generally linked with the named individuals by law enforcement authorities, press and/or underworld associates. (A number of underworld figures did not approve of their widely used nicknames and discouraged their use.) Skip ahead in the list by clicking on an index letter below.
Abbadabba - Otto Berman
Action Jackson - William Jackson (among others)
Al Brown - Giovanni Schillaci
Al Butch - Alfred Faicco
Al Ross - Al Rosato
Albo - Albert Vitali
Allie Boy - Alex Rudaj, Alphonse Persico
Anthony Black - Anthony Furino
Artichoke King - Ciro Terranova
Augie - Agostino Camacho
Augie Pisano - Anthony Carfano
The Animal - Charles DeLutro
The Animal - Joseph Barboza
The Ant - Tony Spilotro
Babe - N. Louis Triscaro, Louis Milo, George Tufanelli
Babo - Joseph Vento
Bald Head - Sebastiano Bellanca
Baldo - Baldassare Amato
Bananas - John DiFronzo
The Barber - Ralph Daniello, Joseph LaBarbara
The Baron - Nicholas Bonina
Barrels - Angelo Lombardi
Bats - Charley Battaglia
Bayonne Joe - Joseph Zicarelli
Beans - Louis Foceri
Ben Turpin - Philip Lombardo
Benny Eggs - Benny Mangano
Benny Squint - Philip Lombardo
Benny the Bug - Benjamin Ross
Benny the Bum - Benjamin DeMartino
Benny the Gambler - Giuseppe Benzola
Bibba - Albert Barone
Biff - James Ellison
Biffo - James Macagnone
Big Al - Alfred Polizzi
Big Ange - Angelo Lonardo
Big Carmine - Carmine Russo
Big Dom - Dominic Mallamo
Big Frank - Frank Pasqua
Big Greenie - Harry Greenberg
Big Head - Edward Vogel
Big Jim - James Colosimo, James Balestrere
Big Joe - Joe Lonardo
Big Joey - Joseph Massino
Big John - John Ormento
Big Leo - Leo Carlino
Big Mike - Michael Panetti, Michael Polizzi
Big Nose - John Avena, Charles LaGaipa
Big Nose Nick - Nicholas Tolentino
Big Paulie - Paul Castellano
Big Sam - Settimo Accardi
Big Trin - Dominick Trinchera
Big Tuna - Tony Accardo
Big Vinny - Vincent Terracciano
Bill the Butcher - William Poole
Billy Jack - Vito Giacalone
Black Bill - William Tocco
Black Jim - James Colletti
Black Leo - Leonardo Cellura
Black Mike - Michael Galgano
Black Sam - Sam Todaro
Black Tony - Tony Teramine
Blackie - James T. Licavoli, Michael Galgano, Anthony Salerno
Blah-blah - George Smurra
Blind Pig - Alfredo Rossi
Blondie - Giuseppe Simonelli
Bo - Sabato Milo, Abraham Weinberg
Bobby Blanche - Nicholas Belangi
Bobby Doyle - Girolamo Santucci
Bobby Ha Ha - Robert Attanasio
Bobby Phones - Robert Sanseverino
Bomber - James Catura
Bomp - Frank Bompensiero
Boo Boo - Max Hoff
Boobie - John Cerasini
Bootsie - Anthony DiPasqua
Bottles - Ralph Capone
Bozey - Arnold Squitieri
Bozzi - Peter Vitale
The Brain - Arnold Rothstein
Brokey - Eddie Guarella
Buck Jones - Steve Casertano
Buckalo - Anthony Ferro
The Bug - Charles Workman
Bugs - George Moran
Bugsy - Benjamin Siegel
The Builder - Joe Andriacchi
Bull - Peter Baratta
Bulldog Nick - Nicholas Martello
Buster - Sebastiano Domingo, John Ardito, Sebastian Aloi, Sebastian Ofrica
Butch - Dominic Blasi
Butsey - Frank Morelli
Cadillac Charlie - Charles Cavallaro
Calico Kid - Frank Teutonico
The Camel - Murray Humphreys
Captain Moon - Ralph Sprizzi
The Cat - Felix Monaco
Chappy - Lorenzo Brescia
Charles Harmon - Arthur Flegenheimer
Charles Ross - Charlie Luciano (Salvatore Lucania)
Charley Bananas - Charles Coppolino
Charley Brush - Charles Dongarra
Charley Bullets - Charles Albero
Charley Four Cents - Angelo Salerno
Charlie Beck - Charles DiPalermo
Charlie Lucky - Charlie Luciano (Salvatore Lucania)
Charlie Moose - Charles Panarella
Charlie the Blade - Charles Tourine Sr.
Charlie the Crab - Charles Carabbia
Charlie the Sidge - Charles LoCicero
Charlie West - Charles DeLutro
Charlie the Wop - Charles Barcellona
Chee Chee - Frank DeMayo
Cheech - Frank Scalise, Frank Livorsi
Cheese King - Vincenzo Benevento
Cheesebox - Mickey Callahan
The Cheeseman - Carmen DiNunzio
The Cheeseman - Frank Cucchiara
Cherry Nose - Charles Gioe
Chester - Cesare Lamare
Chick - Frank Tricker
Chick 99 - Frank Callace
Chick Wilson - Frank Cintrano
Chicken Man - Philip Testa
Chickie - Joseph Ciancaglini, Frank Narducci
Chin - Vincent Gigante
Chink - Arthur Leo
Chuckie English - Charles Iglesia
Chucky - Charles Porter
Cigar - Carmine Galante
The Clown - Joey Lombardo
Clutch Hand - Giuseppe Morello
Clutching Hand - Giuseppe Piraino
Coca Cola - Louis DeBenedetto
Cockeye Nick - Nicholas Ratenni
Cockeye Phil - Philip Lombardo
Cockeye Sam - Santo Perrone
Cockeyed Freddy - Ferdinando Salerno
Cockeyed Joe - Joe Catalanotte
Cockeyed Louie - Louis Fratto
Cokie Dom - Dominic Alongi
Cork - Carl Civella
Cowboy - George Martorano, James Mirro
Crab - Charles Carabbia
Crazy Joe - Joey Gallo
Crazy Tommy - Thomas Contaldo
Cuniglieddu (little rabbit) - Joseph Biondo
Curly - Hyman Holz
Dago Lawrence - Lawrence Mangano
Dandy Phil - Phil Kastell
Danny Hogans - Dan Scarglatta
Danny Yankee - Dominick Bianco
Dapper Don - John Gotti
Dasher - Frank Abbandando
Diamond Jim - Jim Colosimo
Doc - Joseph Stacher
Doctor - Carmine Lombardozzi
Dodo Del - Generoso DelDuca
Dom the Sailor - Dominick DeQuarto
Dope - Anthony Delsanter
Dopey Benny - Benjamin Fein
Duke - John DeNoia
Dutch Charley - Charles Duane
Dutch Goldberg - Louis Shomberg
Dutch (Dutchman) Schultz - Arthur Flegenheimer
Eat 'Em Up Jack - Thomas McManus
Eddie Buff - Edward Lanzieri
Eddie Dyke - Antonino Bellantoni
Eddie Scar - Edward Capobiano
The Enforcer - Frank Nitti, Michael Rubino
Eye Glasses - Nicholas Marangello
Faffy - Francis Iannarella
Farby - Frank Serpico
Fat Dominic - Dominic Peter Corrado
Fat Freddie - Ferdinand Salerno
Fat Tony - Anthony Salerno
Fats - Nunzio Romano, Dominic Corrado, Jasper Joseph Aiello
Fifi - Fiore Buccieri
The Fire Bug - Michael Glitta
Flip - George Filippone
Foongy - Philip Gambino
Footo Foots - John Biello
Four Cents - Angelo Salerno
The Fox - Johnny Torrio, Louis Taglianetti
Frank Miller - Frank Luciano
Frank Page - Frank Pasqua
Frank the Boss - Frank Moccardi
Frank the Bug - Ottilio Caruso
Frankie Casino - Francesco Cucola
Frankie Hot Dogs - Frank Marciano
Frankie Reno - Frank Ruggiero
Frankie the Bug - Ottilio Caruso
Frankie the Wop - Frank Gagliardi
Freche - Frank Tornabene
Fred Lupo - Frederico Randaccio
Freddie the Sidge - Freddie DeFilippo
Funzi - Frank Tieri
Funzied - Alphonse D'Ambrosio
Fury - Fiore Siano
Galuche - Rocky Galucci
The Gap - Dominick Petrilli
Gaspipe - Anthony Casso
Gene Harlow - Vincent Martino
George the Greek - George Bravos
Georgie Hooks - George Nobile
Georgie Lefty - George Rizzo
The German - Frank Schweihs
The Ghost - Joe Pangallo
Gigalee - Vincent Cestaro
Good Looking Al - Al Criscuolo
Good-looking Sal - Salvatore Vitale
Good-looking Tommy - Armando Rava
Greasy Thumb - Jake Guzik
The Grim Reaper - Gregory Scarpa
Grio - Anthony Vadala
Guns - George DeRenna
Gurrah - Jacob Shapiro
Gus - Cosmo Frasca
Gyp - Angelo DeCarlo
Gyp the Blood - Harry Horowitz
Gyp the Blood - Joseph Imondi
Happy - Roy Marino, Harold Meltzer
Harp - Anthony DePalma
Harpo - Frank Trapani
Heartless - Rosario Dispenza
Henry Marks - Ernest Infelice
Hoboken Joe - Joseph Stassi
Hoptoad - Giuseppe Guinta
Hot Dogs - Frank Liscandrella
The Hump - Murray Humphreys
The Hunchback - Harry Riccobene
Hymie - Earl Weiss
Iceman - Richard Kuklinski
Il Bove - Tomasso Petto
The Indian - Paul Schiro
Izzy - Isadore Presser
Jack Panels - Anthony Santoli
Jack White - Vincenzo Licavoli
Jerry Moore - Gerardo Mosciello
Jerry the Lug - Angelo Iandosco
Jiggs - Nicholas Forlano
Jimmy Battles - Jimmy Battaglia.
Jimmy Blue Eyes - Vincent Alo
Jimmy Doyle - James Plumeri
Jimmy Jerome - Vincent Squillante
Jimmy Jones - Vincent Potenza
Jimmy Kelly - Giovanni DeSalvio
Jimmy Marino - Vincenzo LePore
Jimmy Q - Raffael Quasarano
Jimmy Regace - Dominic Brucceleri
Jimmy Rush - James Picarelli
Jimmy the Bat - James Cardello
Jimmy the Blond - Vincent Corrao
Jimmy the General - Generoso Barbieri
Jimmy the Hat - James Lanza
Jimmy the Monk - James Allegretti
Jimmy the Sniff - James Ventelaro (Vintaloro)
Jimmy Ward - James Massi
Jimmy the Weasel - Aladena Fratianno
Jo Jo - Joseph Pecora
Jo Jo - Joseph Manfredi
Jock - Giacomo Reina
Joe Adonis - Giuseppe Doto
Joe Babes - Joseph Bendinelli
Joe Baker - Joe Catania
Joe Bananas - Joseph Bonanno
Joe Bandy - Joseph Biondo
Joe Batters - Tony Accardo
Joe Beck - Joseph Lapi, Joseph DiPalermo
Joe Bikini - Joseph Brocchini
Joe Cago - Joseph Valachi
Joe Cargo - Joseph Valachi
Joe Church - Joseph DiGiovanni
Joe Curly - Joseph Agone
Joe Desi - Joseph DeSimone
Joe Diamond - Natale Evola
Joe from Pelham Bay - Joe Emanuel
Joe Gags - Joseph Gagliano
Joe Malyak - Giuseppe Magliocco
Joe Padoots - Giuseppe Parlapiano
Joe Palisades - Joseph Rosato
Joe Peck - Joseph Pecora
Joe Pelham Bay - Joseph Emanuele
Joe Pitts - Dominick Petito
Joe Rivers - Joseph Silesi
Joe Ross - Joseph DeNegris
Joe Scootch - Joseph Indelicato
Joe Shakes - Joseph DiStefano
Joe Ship - Joseph Schipani
Joe Stretch - Joseph Stracci
Joe Stutz - Joseph Tortorici
Joe Swede - Joseph Paterra
Joe Sweets - Joseph Patterra
Joe the Barber - Joseph Barbara
Joe the Boss - Giuseppe Masseria
Joe the Builder - Joseph Andriacci
Joe the Gent - Joseph Schipani
Joe the Grocer - Joe Catania
Joe the Indian - Joseph Polverino
Joe Uno - Joseph Zerilli
Joe Yack - Joseph Yacovelli
Joey Doves - Joseph Aiuppa
John the Bug - John Stopelli
Johnny Bananas - John DiBiase
Johnny Bath Beach - John Oddo
Johnny Coke - John Lardiere
Johnny Connecticut - John Busso
Johnny Dee - John D'Allessio
Johnny Dio - John Dioguardi
Johnny Foto - John Biele
Johnny Hooks - John Capra
Johnny Mag - John Mangiaracina
Johnny Roberts - John Robilotto
Johnny Sausage - John Barbato
Jojo - Joseph Manfredi
Juke Box - Fred Smith
Kango - Anthony Imburnone
Kelly - Gabriel Mannarino
Keystone - Albert LePore
Kid Blast - Albert Gallo
Kid Dropper - Nathan Kaplan
Kid Griffo - John Cucco
Kid Twist - Abe Reles, Max Zweifach
Killer - Fred Burke
Killer Kane - Lester Kruse
Killing Machine - Greg Scarpa
King - Charles Solomon
Kitty (or Kiddy) - Jacob Kolbrener
Larry Black - Lawrence Centore
Larry the Hood - Lawrence Buonaguidi
Leash - Carl Silesia
Lefty - Benjamin Ruggiero, Frank Rosenthal
Legs - Jack Diamond
Lepke - Louis Buchalter
Lew Farrell - Louis Fratto
Li'l Augie - Anthony Carfano
Libby - Dominic Nuccio
Lilo - Carmine Galante
Lips - Leo Moceri
Little Angie - Angelo Tuminaro
Little Augie - Jacob Orgen
Little Caesar - Placido Divarco
Little Chick - John Bruno
Little Chuck - August Metz
Little Davey - David Petillo
Little Eli - Eli Zaccardi
Little Jeff - John Lepore
Little Joe - Joseph Notaro
Little Larry - Lawrence Dentico
Little Moe - Anthony Presenzano
Little Nicky - Nicodemo Scarfo
Little Paddy - Pasquale Erra
Little Pussy - Anthony Russo
Little Sally - Salvatore Celembrino
Little Vince - Vincent Meli
Little Ziggy - Morris Zeig
Long Joe - Joseph Bommarito
Long John - Raymond Martorano
Longie - Abner Zwillman
Lord High Executioner - Albert Anastasia
Louie Bagels - Louis Daidone
Louie Ha Ha - Louis Attanasio
Louie Lump Lump - Louis Baronne
Louis Dome - Louis Pacella
Louis Santos - Santo Trafficante
Lucky - Charlie Luciano (Salvatore Lucania), Anthony Perna
Lucy - Nathan Drucker
Machiavelli - Anthony Megale
Machine Gun - James DeMora (Jack McGurn)
Machine Gun Kelly - George Kelly Barnes
Machine Gun Pete - Pietro Corrado
Mad Bomber - Frank Balistrieri
Mad Dog - Charley Gargotta, Vincent Coll
Mad Hatter - Albert Anastasia
Mad Sam - Samuel DeStefano
Matty Brown - Matthew Fortunato
Matty the Horse - Matthew Ianniello
Mickey Bats - Michael Cardello
Mickey the Harp - Michael O'Rourke
Mickey Morris - Morris Barra
Mickey the Wiseguy - Michael Rocco
Mike Polio - Michael Poli
Mike Rossi - Michael Maione
Mike Scandi - Mike Scandifia
Mike Schatz - Michael Abbatemarco
Mike the Geep - Michael Sedotto
Mikey Dee - Mike D'Allessio
Mikey Boots - Michele Sottile
Mikey Scars - Michael DiLeonardo
Millionaire Charlie - Charles Matranga
Milwaukee Phil - Felix Alderisio
Mimi - Dominick Scialo, Gaetano Martino, Michael Sabella
Misery - Joseph Moceri
Momo - Sam Giancana
Monk - Edward Eastman
The Monk - James Allegretti
Mooney - Sam Giancana
The Mouse - Leo Rugendorf
Mr. Gribs - Carmine Tramunti
Mr. Jacobs - Sam Finazzo
Mr. Migs (Mr. Migo) - Antonio Pollina
Mr. T. - Aniello Ercole
Mule Ears - John Wolek
Muscles - George Futterman, Anthony Vazzano
Musky - Anthony Zanghi
Mustache Pat - Pasquale Capolongo
Mutty - Max Kasoff
Nasone - John Avena
Neal - Aniello Dellacroce
Needles - Leonard Gianola
Nicky Nails - Nick Dedaj
Nicky the Wig - Nicholas Vuolo
No Nose - John DiFronzo
Nono - Onofrio Minaudo
Nucky - Enoch Johnson
The Old Man - Giuseppe Profaci, Rocco Pellegrino
One-Ear Frankie - Frank Fratto
The Owl - James Catura
Paddy Mush - Pasquale Moccio
Papa John - Giovanni Priziola
Papa John - John Priziola
The Parrot - Rocco Potenza
Pat the Barber - Americo Bucci
Pat the Cat - Pasquale Spirito
Patsy Ryan - Pasquale Eboli
Patty Muscles - Patrick Romanello
Patty Mush - Pasquale Moccio
Paul Kelly - Paolo Vaccarelli
Paulie Ham - Paul Correale
Peaches - Anthony DeLordo
Peanut - Paul Panczko
Peanuts - John Tronolone
Pete Herman - Armando Perillo
Peter Rabbit - Peter Calabrese
Petey Boxcars - Peter Cosoleto
Petey Cap - Pete Capolongo
Petey Muggins - Peter Mione
Petey Pumps - Peter Ferrara
Phil Lucky - Philip Giaccone
Philly Brush - Philip Tartaglia
Philly Katz - Philip Albanese
Piddu - Giuseppe Morello
Pineapples - Anthony Eldorado
Piney - Joseph Armone
Pip the Blind - Joseph Gagliano
Pipi - Bernard Posner
Pittsburgh Hymie - Hyman Martin
Pizza Al - Al Tornabene
Plumber - Simone DeCavalcante
Poolio - Anthony DeRosa
Popcorn - John Vaccaro
Pope - Alexander D'Allessio
Pope Dee - Alexander D'Allessio
Potatoes - William Daddano, Julian Kaufman
Prime Minister - Frank Costello
Puggy - Angelo Loiacono
Punchy - Frank Illiano
Radio Red - Benedetto Cinquegrana
Ralph Tattles - Ralph Polizzio
Ralph the Gangster - Ralph Eppolito
Razor - Pat Riley
Red - Joseph Giordano, Samuel Levine
Richie the Boot - Ruggiero Boiardo
Rip - Louis Koury
Ripe Tony - Anthony Thomas Civella
Rocky - Ernest Infelice
Rooster - Eugene Onofrio
Roxie - Rocco Vanella
Ruffy - Joseph Liscandrella
Rusty - Philip Rastelli
The Rifleman - Stephen Flemmi
The Saint - Vincent Inserro, Anthony St. Laurent
Sally Bugs - Salvatore Briguglio
Sally Burns - Salvatore Granello
Sally D - Salvatore D'Ambrosio
Sally Shields - Salvatore Shillitani
Sam Balto - Santo Trafficante
Sam the Plumber - Simone DeCavalcante
Sammy Bull - Salvatore Gravano
Sammy G - Sam Giordano
Sammy Mintz - Sabato Muro
Sammy the Assassin - Salvatore Peritore
Sandy - Santino Ruggerio, S. Joseph Naples
Saro - Rosario Mogavero
Sasa - Rosario Parrino
Scabby - Vincent Cocozza
Scarface - Alphonse Capone, Joseph DiGiovanni, Joe Bommarito
Schalutz - Charles Gagliodotto
Schatz - Michael Abbatemarco, Frank Abbatemarco
Schemer - Vincent Drucci
Scoop - Charles Scoperto
Scootch - Joseph Indelicato
Sharkey - Alfred Cupola
Shears - Salvatore Maneri
The Sheik - Salvatore Mussachio
Shoes - Marshall Caifano, Joseph Caruso
Shots - Anthony Abbatemarco
The Sidge - Charles LoCicero
Silver Dollar Sam - Sam Carolla
Singing Sam - Salvatore Lorenzo
Skid - Frank Caruso
Skinny Dom - Dom Pizzonia
Skinny Mike - Michael Pecoraro
Skunge - Anthony Granza
Sleepy - Charles Barcellona
Skinny Joey - Joseph Merlino
Skinny Mike - Matthew Cuomo
Slim - Gus Alex
Smitty - Thomas D'Angelo
Smokes - William Aloisio
The Snake - Carmine Persico
Snorky - Alphonse Capone
Socks - Joseph Lanza
Sonny - John Franzese
Sonny Black - Dominick Napolitano
Sonny Red - Alphonse Indelicato
Sparky - Dominic Corrado
Specs - Charles DiCaro
The Spider - Joseph DiCaro
The Spoon - Frank Cucchiara
Spud - Ralph Vicaro
Squint - Jeremiah Bohan
Staten Island Joe - Joseph Riccobono
Stevie Blue - Stephen Locurto
Strongy - Frank Ferrera
Stymie - Mark Maiuzzo
Sugarhouse Pete - Pietro DiGiovanni
Swat Mulligan - Dominick Ciaffone
Sylvester - Arnold Squitieri
T Balls - Anthony LoPinto
Tabbo - Irving Sandler
Tano - Thomas Lococo
Tea Bags - Anthony LoPinto
Teddy the Bum - Theodore DeMartino
Teets - Sam Battaglia
Teflon Don - John Gotti
The Breeze - Frank Calabrese
The Shadow - Ferdinand Boccia
Three-Finger Brown - Tommy Lucchese
Tico - Anthony Antico
Timmy Murphy - Thomas Pecora
Toddo - Gaetano Marino
Tokyo Joe - Ken Eto
Tom Mix - Joseph Rosato, Salvatore Santoro
Tommy Brown - Tommy Lucchese
Tommy Bull - Tommy Penocchio
Tommy Bullets - Thomas Licata
Tommy Del - Thomas DelGiorno
Tommy Dio - Thomas Dioguardi
Tommy Dyke - Gaetano Bellantoni
Tommy Palmer - Thomas Greco
Tommy Ryan - Thomas Eboli
Tommy Sneakers - Thomas Cacciopoli
Tommy the Priest - Thomas Musto
Tommy Twitch - Thomas Cacciopoli
Tony Andrews - Anthony Florio
Tony Bananas - Antonio Caponigro
Tony Bender - Anthony Strollo
Tony Boy - Anthony Boiardo
Tony Canadian - Anthony Sandrelli
Tony Cheese - Anthony Marchitto
Tony Dope - Anthony Delsanter
Tony Ducks - Antonio Corallo
Tony Jack - Anthony Joseph Giacalone
Tony Katz - Anthony Albanese
Tony Long - Anthony Cimini
Tony Mack - Anthony DeMonte
Tony Moon - Anthony Ciccone
Tony Pro - Anthony Provenzano
Tony Shots - Anthony Abbatemarco
Tony Skunge - Anthony Granza
Tony Tea Bags - Anthony LoPinto
Tony the Bum - Anthony DeMartino
Tony the Chief - Cassandro Bonasera
Tony the Cripple - Anthony Cassetta
Tony the Geep - Anthony Sedotto
Tony the Sheik - Anthony Carillo
Tony the Wig - Anthony Vazzano
Toto - Salvatore D'Aquila, Salvatore Trafficante
Tough Tony - Anthony Anastasio, Anthony Capezio
Trigger Mike - Mike Coppola
Tugboat - John Tognino
Two-Gun Jimmy - Vincent Prato
Vinny Bruno - Vincent Mauro
Vinny Gorgeous - Vincent Basciano
Vinny the Chin - Vincent Gigante
The Waiter - Paul Ricca/DeLucia
The Wolf - Ignazio Lupo
Wahoo - Aniello Mancuso
Waxey Gordon - Irving Wexler
Wee Willie - William Messino
Westo - Salvatore Imperiale
The Whip - Joseph Triglia
Whitey - Ciro Terranova, Anthony Besase, Ralph Tropiano, James Bulger
William Delaney - Edward Eastman
William Murray - Edward Eastman
Willie Potatoes - William Daddano
Willie the Tile Maker - William Dara
Wings - Samuel A. Carlisi