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List of Myers-Briggs nicknames

The following are a proposal for a new set of nicknames. It's needed because none of the existing schemes feel exactly right. Every type has multiple natures, but at least two main ones. However, most naming schemes reflect only one nature. This is an attempt to better that.

  • ENFJ - messiah/facilitator
  • ENFP - explorer/muse
  • ENTJ - mobilizer/progressive
  • ENTP - entrepreneur/debater
  • ESFJ - host/provider
  • ESFP - performer/partier
  • ESTJ - supervisor/traditionalist
  • ESTP - adventurer/skeptic
  • INFJ - harmonizer/idealist
  • INFP - novelist/empath
  • INTJ - inventor/strategist
  • INTP - philosopher/scientist
  • ISFJ - nurturer/protector
  • ISFP - composer/coolcat
  • ISTJ - evaluator/rock
  • ISTP - artiste/technician

    Existing nicknames (scroll right):
    Type
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    ENFJPedagogueTeacherActor, MentorEnvisioner MentorSmooth-talking persuadersGiverHarmonizerEmpathic EducatorProtagonist
    ENFPJournalistChampionPsychologist, ReporterDiscoverer AdvocateGiving life an extra squeezeInspirerEnthusiastic InnovatorPied PiperCampaigner
    ENTJFieldmarshalFieldmarshalEnterpriser, PioneerStrategist MobilizerLife's natural leadersExecutiveCommandant OrganizerChief Executive OfficerCommander
    ENTPInventorInventorSeeker, InventorExplorer InventorOne exciting challenge after anotherVisionaryEnthusiastic InnovatorPrecocious PlannerDebater
    ESFJSellerProviderEnthusiast, BonvivantFacilitator CaretakerHosts and hostesses of the worldCaregiverHarmonizerFriendly FacilitatorConsul
    ESFPEntertainerPerformerPolitician, AmbassadorMotivator PresenterYou only go around once in lifePerformerSupreme RealistEntertainerEntertainer
    ESTJAdministratorSupervisorDirector, AdministratorImplementor SupervisorLife's administratorsGuardianCommandant OrganizerSupervisorExecutive
    ESTPPromoterPromoterConqueror, Legionnaire,Promoter ExecutorThe ultimate realistsDoerSupreme RealistEnergetic PromoterEntrepreneur
    INFJAuthorCounselorRomantic, LyricistForeseer DeveloperAn inspiration to othersProtectorVisionary & ProphetCreative WordsmithAdvocate
    INFPQuestorHealerEmpath, HumanistHarmonizer Clarifier
    Performing noble service to aid society
    IdealistSeeker & Keeper of Human ValuesSensitive IdealistMediator
    INTJScientistMastermindCritic, ObserverConceptualizer DirectorEverything has room for improvementScientistVisionary & ProphetApplicator of IdeasArchitect
    INTPArchitectArchitectAnalystDesigner TheoriserA love of problem-solvingThinkerBuilder of TheoriesCreative LogicianLogician
    ISFJConservatorProtectorMediator, PeacemakerProtector SupporterA high sense of dutyNurturerSuper-DependableAmiable HelperDefender
    ISFPArtistComposerGuardian, ConservatorComposer ProducerSees much but shares littleArtistSeeker & Keeper of Human ValuesAmiable ArtisanAdventurer
    ISTJTrusteeInspectorCraftsman, ArtisanPlanner InspectorDoing what should be doneDuty FulfillerSuper-DependableInvestigatorLogistician
     
    ISTPArtisanCrafterInspector, PragmatistAnalyser OperatorReady to try anything onceMechanicTester of TheoriesAthletic ArtisanVirtuoso

  • Updated: Thu Nov 24 14:52:37 MST 2022
    Created: Thu Jul 7 01:46:14 MDT 2022
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