Nicknames for Big Ben: More Than Just a Clock

Big Ben is technically the nickname of the Great Bell of Westminster inside the Elizabeth Tower at the UK Parliament. The tower itself was renamed in 2012 for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Common Nicknames

• The Great Bell of Westminster
• Big Ben Clock
• The Westminster Chimes
• The London Bell
• The Parliament Bell
• The Tower Clock
• The Queen's Clock

Origin

The name likely honors Sir Benjamin Hall, First Commissioner of Works when the bell was cast (1858). His large stature may have inspired the moniker.