History OnlyKnownByTheirNickname / LiveActionTV

** James “Jim” Hopper is exclusively referred by the AffectionateNickname of “Hop” by Joyce and Eleven. Everyone else calls him by his surname with the big exception of Murray who calls him Jim.
** Maxine Mayfield, is consistently referred as “Max” by everyone. The notable exception to this is Vecna, who during his MindRape refers to her as Maxine instead
** Edward Munson of Season 4, is only ever referred to as Eddie by friends during his time on screen. Similarly Chrissy’s name may be short for Christine with along her surname Cunningham is a big ShoutOut to Creator/StephenKing’s ''Literature/{{Christine}}'', though it’s unconfirmed. Her JerkJock boyfriend Jason nicknames her “Chris”.

* ''Series/{{Top Gear|UK}}'': Some say that he couldn't believe we hadn't mentioned him yet, so he wrote this himself, and that if his real name were known, we'd be able to uncover the secrets of the universe. All we know is, [[SpellMyNameWithAThe he's called The Stig.]] Some say his first name really is 'The'....

* ''Series/TheTwilightZone1959'': In "[[Recap/TheTwilightZoneS5E122Steel Steel]]", Kelly is known by the nickname Steel as he was never beaten during his boxing career. His first name is never revealed.

* ''Series/TheUmbrellaAcademy'': The Handler is called the Handler, exclusively, by everyone except for Lila.

* On ''Series/{{Workaholics}}'', there is Ders, short for Anders.

* ''Series/GinnyAndGeorgia'': Max is only occasionally called Maxine in the series.

* ''Series/ReservationDogs'': Cheese is mostly called by this. Season 2’s “Stay Gold Cheesy Boy” reveals his first name is Chester.

* On ''Series/{{New Girl}}'' Coach is only ever called by that nickname based on his profession as a personal trainer. His real name is Ernie.

* On ''Series/{{NewGirl}}'' Coach is only ever called by that nickname based on his profession as a personal trainer. His real name is Ernie.

** C.J. Cregg is only rarely called by her full name, which is Claudia Jean. And Percy 'Fitz' Fitzwallace.
** Not precisely this trope, but it's interesting to note that almost every single West Wing character is called by either a diminutive or a nickname: 'Jed' is short for Josiah Edward, Leo for Leopold (OK, the "Leopold" appears to be a joke by CJ, considering it's only used once and Leo gives his name in a Congressional hearing as Leo), Toby for Tobias, Josh for Joshua, Sam for Samuel, Donna for Donnatella, Charlie for Charles, Abbey for Abigail, Will for William, Joey for Josephine, Kenny for Kenneth, Amy for Amelia, Andi for Andrea, Danny for Daniel, Ellie for Eleanor, Mandy for Madeline, Debbie for Deborah, Ed and Larry for Edward and Lawrence, Cliff for Clifford, Matt for Matthew...the list goes on.

* ''Series/TheResident'': [[DeterminedDoctor Brilliant orthopedic surgeon]]], eventual [[HonestCorporateExecutive hospital CEO]], and all-around badass Dr Kit Voss (Creator/JaneLeeves), who is legally named 'Elizabeth Katherine'. This is seen on stationery letterhead in one episode, but she is only ever called 'Kit'.

** In "[[BizarroEpisode The Bizarro Jerry]]", Kevin (the titular Bizarro Jerry) introduces one the Bizarro Kramer by saying, "And this guy, we just call Feldman."

** Season 4 plays with and subverts the ''DND'' ThemeNaming with the new antagonist. Initially Dustin and Eddie dub the BigBad “Vecna” (which show’s episode names runs with) [[spoiler:but his real name of Henry Creel and his other alias of “One” is revealed with Eleven, Nancy and Dr. Brenner exclusively referring to him as Henry while the others debate over which of his three names to use. Worth noting Henry himself never acknowledges or uses the Vecna moniker and having never played or learned about ''DND'' isn’t likely to.]]

** James “Jim” Hopper is exclusively referred by the AffectionateNickname of “Hop” by Joyce and Eleven. Everyone else calls him by his surname with big exception of Murray who calls him Jim.

*** It's "David Jacob," though it almost never comes up after David Healy is introduced (who's also an example, as his name is actually Kevin).