Regimental nicknames of the Canadian Forces

Many regiments have over the years earned nicknames; some laudatory, some derogatory, but all colourful. Sometimes, the nicknames themselves have overshadowed the actual regimental title, e.g. the "Van Doos" for the Royal 22^e Régiment. In some cases the nickname actually replaced it: in 1881, the 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot became officially known by its nickname, The Black Watch.

What follows is a list of nicknames of Canadian regiments, arranged alphabetically by regimental title. A brief explanation of the origin of the nickname, where known, is included.

Regimental nicknames

• The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment
  • Plough Jockeys: from World War II, bestowed because of the regiment's rural roots
• The Royal Canadian Regiment
  • The RCR: the official short title of the regiment
  • Shino Boys: a First World War nickname given to The RCR by soldiers of other units, noting the regiment's high standards of dress and deportment
• The Loyal Edmonton Regiment
  • The Eddies
• Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
  • The Patricias, the Princess Pats, the Pats

See also

• List of nicknames of British Army regiments
• List of warships by nickname
• Lists of nicknames – nickname list articles on Wikipedia
• Nicknames of U.S. Army divisions

References

• Mowat, Farley (1955). The Regiment. Toronto: McClelland and Stewart.

• Regimental website: The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment
• Cited in Fighting the Hun From Saddle and Trench by Sgt. William R. Jones