Sometimes a person's name fits their profession perfectly.
For instance, if your surname is "St. Jacques", you reside in the province of Quebec, and you name your baby boy "Bruno", you are pretty much mapping out that kid's destiny. He almost has to grow up to be a hockey player.
Then there are nicknames. Almost every player has one, but some are certainly better than others. The best ones are the ones that are earned. Like, Dominick "The Dominator" Hasek, or Pavel "The Russian Rocket" Bure, or Teemu "The Finnish Flash" Selanne.
There is nothing better than a nickname that exudes greatness.