This was the most common nickname for Confederates, and it was often used in a derogatory way.
Cesspools
This nickname referred to the belief that the Confederacy was a collection of people that was trying to keep slavery.
Butternuts
Also called butternut because it was the color of their clothing.
Greycoats
This was a nickname for Confederate soldiers who wore grey uniforms.
Johnnies
This nickname was derived from the common name for a Confederate soldier, "Johnny Reb."
Swamp Fox
Francis Marion, a South Carolina general who was known for his guerrilla tactics.