Variant Name:

Names, other than the standardized name, that are appellations or identifying phrases associated with the artist (person or group) who is the subject of the record.  Variant names might include recorded variations in spelling, transliterations, pseudonyms, native language names, nicknames, maiden names, married names, aliases, popular names, and abbreviated names.  e.g. Poveka for Maria Martinez or Jimmy Toddy for Beatien Yazz.