The username is the first part of your online identity that anyone else sees. It appears on your forum posts, your messages, your funny snapshots – and whether you get a username that’s catchy or edgy (OJDidIt_ProveMeWrong) or something as dishwater dull as BobJones80132, it will impact the experience that you and other people will have in the online world. We’ve all been involved in really cool and immersive roleplaying games online, when Ass_Hash_HackMaster_6969 came rolling through, and it was disruptive and obnoxious; what we don’t realize is that BobJones80132 really isn’t any less out of place. In this article, we’re going to show you how to forge a username that is cool, catchy, clever, or even subversive.
Tips for Creating a Cool Username
We all know a killer username when we see one, but it’s harder to come up with something creative from scratch. Try a few of these tips to get your creative juices flowing.
- Be random. – Try combining random nouns and adjectives or verbs to create pleasantly silly and irreverent names. Do you like pandas and ballet? How about PandaPirouet. Take it a step further and try some truly random names like MysticalDimples or TurtleAsylum.
- Be punny. – If being random is just…well…too random for you, and you want to show off your clever side, try a pun. Base it off of something relevant to your interests like WombRaider instead of Tomb Raider or RichardtheTurd instead of Richard III. Bonus points if you make it a double entendre.
- Try a rhyme. – If puns are too tough (or too annoying), try rhyming instead. Again, go with something based off of your interests or personality. Examples include FragrantVagrant or BrainDrain.
- There’s always alliteration. – Even easier than puns is an alliterative username. All you need to do is include two or three words that all start with the same letter. Consider SuddenlySnape or ViciousValentine.
- Consider the circumstances. – You can always play off of the circumstances under which the username will be seen by other people. Make a joke about them reading the name like IMadeYouReadThis or PleaseStopReadingThis. You can also try getting more specific. For example, if you’re username is for an online game, ask yourself the context under which it will show up.
- Be you. – What are you passionate about? What part of your personality do you want to shine through on this platform? Choose a username that’s true to you and relevant for the circumstances.
Tips for Differentiating Your Username
Sometimes you think of the perfect username only to find out that some lucky person got there first. Not to worry, there are some simple ways that you can set yourself apart without sacrificing your great idea.
- Play with the spelling. – Is CrazyCathy taken? Perhaps KrazyKathy isn’t. Think of some new ways to spell old things.
- Add numbers or special characters. Still no luck? How abou Kr@zyK@thy? It gets the point across in a silly and memorable way.
- Don’t forget the underscore. Ok. So, apparently there are a lot of Cathys (or Kathys) out there, and they’re all crazy. Consider Crazy_Cathy. If nothing else, it’s certainly easier to read.
Still no luck? Try a combination of all three strategies. That or consider changing your name to Consuela.
Cool Usernames
Ready to get those creative juices flowing? Allow us to get you started.
- JuliusSeizure
- JuliusSneezer
- SirLoin
- BackStabbath
- FedoraTheExplora
- DoctorEnigma
- CaptainColada
- InfinitePenguins
- VampireBob
- EeyoreFever
- WorldPeas
- LatteLove
- GreatCatsby
- PickledPutin
- PutinYouInYourPlace
You get the idea.
To help you create some unique names of your own, we’ve searched out several great lists of focused keywords.
Emotional Words
These are words that touch on basic emotions and can be very powerful as part of a username.
- Joy
- Trust
- Fear
- Surprise
- Sadness
- Disgust
- Anger
- Anticipation
Sensory Words
These are words that describe the way we perceive things.
- Sparkling
- Gigantic
- Glittering
- Shimmering
- Crooked
- Bulky
- Glowing
- Hazy
- Shadowy
- Gloomy
- Drab
- Fluffy
- Gritty
- Rough
- Silky
- Slimy
- Sticky
- Creepy
- Crisp
- Hairy
- Chilled
- Stifle
- Buzz
- Hubbub
- Humming
- Faint
- Deafening
- Squeaky
- Earsplitting
- Serene
- Sizzling
- Snappy
- Boom!
- Bland
- Rotten
- Fragrant
- Stale
- Juicy
- Stinky
- Gooey
- Bitter
- Yummy
- Pungent
- Soaring
- Resonating
- Staggering
- Blown away
- Paralyzed
- Eye-popping
- Gobsmacked
- Shocking
- Jaw-droppingly good
Animal Names
Animals make great words to use in usernames – evocative and creative.
- Addax
- Antelope
- Aye-Aye
- Bear
- Bees
- Beetles
- Black-Backed Grosbeak
- Black-headed Heron
- Bongo
- Bontebok
- Bush Pig
- Butterflies
- Caiman
- Cape Buffalo
- Capuchin
- Capybara
- Caterpillars
- Chameleons
- Crocodile
- Cuckoo
- Dart Frog
- Deer
- Dragonfly
- Elephant
- Forest Hog
- Gazelle
- Gecko
- Gerbil
- Giant Panda
- Gibbon
- Giraffe
- Glass Frog
- Golden Eagle
- Golden Toad
- Gorilla
- Grasshopers
- Great Blue Heron
- Great Horned Owl
- Greater White-fronted Goose
- Green Heron
- Happy face Spider
- Hare
- Hedgehog
- Hooded Oriole
- Hooded Vulture
- Hoopoe Malachite
- Howler Monkey
- Hummingbird
- Iguana
- Kingfisher
- Komodo Dragon
- Leaf-Cutter Ant
- Lemur
- Long-Tailed Sylph
- Mandrill
- Meerkat
- Mockingbird
- Monitor Lizard
- Monkey Frog
- Mountain Bluebird
- Northern Pygmy Owl
- Nyal
- Okapi
- Oribi
- Otter
- Paradise Tanager
- Parrots
- Poison Arrow Frog
- Porcupine
- Prairie Falcon
- Praying Mantis
- Purple MartinPygmy Marmoset
- Rainbow Lizard
- Red-shouldered Hawk
- Reedbuck
- Rhinocero
- Ruby-crowned Kinglet
- SalamanderSandpiper
- Scarlet Macaw
- Skink
- Sloth
- Snakes
- Snowy Egret
- Spider Monkey
- Squirrel
- Squirrel Monkey
- Strawberry Poisoned Dart Frog
- Sunbird
- Swallow-Tailed Kite
- Tamarin Lion
- Tree Frog
- Violet-green Swallow
- Warthog
- Waterbuck
- Western Meadowlark
- White faced Monkey
- White Pelican
- White-Throated Swift
- Wild Cat
- Wood Duck
- Woodpecker
- Woolly Monkey
- Zebra
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Need some cool usernames for Discord? Now go out there and reinvent your digital self.
