Nicknames of Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley received many nicknames in the course of his career, some of which he even gave himself. Most of all, he hated the name Elvis The Pelvis.

Fire Eyes Elvis got this nickname from his wife Priscilla Presley

Big E. E. stands for the first letter of “Elvis”

Alvis –

Tiger Elvis ‘karate name

Atomic Powered Singer This is how Elvis was announced on the billboard during his series of appearances starting on April 23, 1956 at the New Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas.

Alan code name at Graceland (Elvis used the name on phone calls and visitors).

Crazy –

Son & My Boy This is what Colonel Parker, the manager of Elvis, called his protégé

Memphis Flash : As Elvis gained popularity in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee, this nickname was used to describe his rapid rise to fame and his energetic performances.

Tupelo Tornado : A nod to his birthplace, Tupelo, Mississippi, and his electrifying impact on the music scene, this nickname emphasized his forceful and energetic stage presence.

King Of Rock ’n‘ Roll Elvis was the most successful rock ’n‘ roll performer in the world at the time

Tigerman –

The King: Perhaps the most famous of all, “The King” is a title that Elvis earned due to his unparalleled influence and contributions to rock and roll music. He is often referred to as “The King of Rock and Roll” or simply “The King.”

King Of Hillbilly –

Jon Burrows Elvis often used this name when he wanted to stay anonymously in the hotel. For example, when President Richard Nixon visited the Washington Hotel in December 1970.

Mr. Sideburns Based on Elvis ‘sideburns

The Hillbilly Cat This nickname was given to Elvis during his early years when he was blending country, rockabilly, and rhythm and blues influences in his music. It highlighted his ability to cross genres and appeal to a wide audience.

The Cool Cat –

The King of Western Bop –

Mr. Hound-Dog –

The Vibrating Valentino –

Ol ’Snake Hips –

The Tennessee Troubadour –

E Short for Elvis

EP short for Elvis Presley

Elvis the Pelvis: Early in his career, Elvis’s dynamic and suggestive hip movements during his performances led to this playful and slightly controversial nickname. It reflected his unique style of stage presence that captivated audiences.

Elvis “Louisiana Hayride” in 1954