15 Code Names Used By The Secret Service For First Ladies Over The Years

Code name: Grandma

Author Phyllis Lee Levin spilled the beans on this formerly secret nickname in Edith and Woodrow: The Wilson White House.

Code name: Rover

Eleanor Roosevelt: First Lady by Janet Hubbard-Brown explains how the Secret Service was inspired to give this name to Franklin's wife based on her habit of roaming across the country and globe to care for others.

Code name: Sunnyside

In The Secret Service of Alan Kahn by Steven Scher, the author reveals several code names and phrases, including this summery nickname for Bess.

Code name: Springtime

Ralph Albertazzie, author of The Flying White House: The Story of Air Force One, includes this among his list of not-so-secret names for people and places surrounding the presidency in the past.

Code name: Lace

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum reveals an L-motif for the Kennedys, with JFK taking "Lancer," daughter Caroline being dubbed "Lyric," and JFK Jr. going by "Lark."

Code name: Victoria

Even though her personal nickname already sounds like a code name, Steven Scher lists this as her official alter ego in The Secret Service of Alan Kahn, while her husband Lyndon went by "Volunteer."

Code name: Starlight

Steven Scher also illuminates the ironic code name Pat's husband Richard was given throughout his controversial presidency: "Searchlight."

Code name: Pinafore

Real Life at the White House: 200 Years of Daily Life at America's Most Famous Residence by Claire and John Whitcomb claims she would also go by "First Mama" while using her CB radio.

Code name: Lotus Petal

Steven Scher revealed Mrs. Jimmy Carter's botanical moniker, which also fits right alongside her floral given name.

Code name: Rainbow

The Weather Channel reported the haunting coincidence of a rainbow appearing right after Nancy was laid to rest in 2016, considering it was her second name for so long.

Code name: Tranquility

Ronald Kessler, a former Secret Service agent and author of In the President's Secret Service: Behind the Scenes with Agents in the Line of Fire and the Presidents They Protect, revealed the first Bush matriarch's peaceful code name.

Code name: Evergreen

Ronald Kessler also made note of the Clintons, including Bill's codename "Eagle." They both retained the names while she ran for the presidency in 2016.

Code name: Tempo

Steven Scher's look behind the scenes of the Secret Service included the Bush twins as well: Barbara took "Turquoise" and her sister Jenna was given "Twinkle."

Code name: Renaissance

According to a report from the BBC back in 2008, the Obamas were given a list of "R" names to choose from. The first daughters also decided on "Radiance" for Malia and "Rosebud" for Sasha.

Code name: Muse

According to reports from CNN back during the most recent presidential campaign, the current first lady chose this inspiring moniker, while her husband Donald goes by "Mogul."

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