Create an Original Username
There are lots of styles of user names. No doubt you've seen some good ones and some bad ones. If you're keen to make a username that's original, creative and truly represents who you are or the image you're wanting to evoke online, there are fortunately lots of possibilities. Choose the one that best fits your needs, right now.
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Steps
Using favorite words
- Find some words that you like: favorite flowers, names, animals, songs, genres, etc. Getting words that you like the sound of, not the meaning, is a must. Then mix them together to create something you like.
Using clever names
- Try something clever. There are many clever names out there; a few of the most well-known are the famous Alison Wonderland and the lesser known LionPride. Word play is a great way to make people laugh (always a good goal to have) and to seem clever and creative.
Using personality traits
- Win 'em over with personality! Something like Loveyalots or GoldenLiar are interesting. They catch a person's eye because they tell a little about the person while still being fun and original. By adding a hint of your personality to your user name, people can quickly gauge you and be in intrigued by the name.
- Include nicknames that you think are cute. Use nicknames that you are comfortable with.
- Examples are: LittleCroc, EnormousAl, ScaryLou, etc.
Spoofing things
- Spoof a real thing. Popular Youtube users What the Buck and NigaHiga both used their real names and turned them into something comical. This is a great idea, and it is often easy to work with. Rhymes are a great place to start. By finding words that rhyme with your name you can come up with something great.
Using silliness
- Just be silly. Everyone loves a silly name, so go for the gold and choose something like Shortbus or CowPride. Just being fun can win you lots of points, so just play around and find something you love.
- Try rhyming.
- Examples are: QuickyChicky, SnowBlow, AlleySally, PoofRoof, etc.
Using elements or objects
- Find an element or possible object that you think may seem original or creative. You can list the elements to create a graph in which you can blend two words together once you think you have enough elements.
- Examples are: IceFlaw, FeralFlare, TransFlames, IlluminumDisc, etc.
- Ice, flare, flame, and aluminum are some basic examples of using an element in your username.
- Objects or organisms can also be used in the name. Especially adjectives that you find describes you the best. You want to make sure your username fits you so you need something to blend.
- Examples are: LethalTiger, ShyBirdy, QuicksterCrow, FeralAnimalGirl, ClickyCat, etc.
Things to consider when choosing a name
- No matter what your user name is, make sure you like it. That counts just as much as if everyone else likes it. Have fun choosing your name and love what you end up using.
- Don't use something well known or taken. User names like WakaWaka or Playboy fall flat because everyone already knows them, and that takes all of the fun away. Even names like ILikePie (The most common male user name a couple years ago in my school) just causes them to lose all of their points due to lack of creativity. Also, they're not really fun. Your name should be comical, fun and very clever. That's what gives it intrigue.
- Make sure the name or anything similar to it isn't taken yet. People don't like copies. Also don't add random letters or numbers to it, it makes it look uncreative and bad. If your name is taken, think of a new one.
Warnings
- Try to avoid numbers in your name. They just get irritating and confusing for people trying to find your account.
- Unless you are joining a fansite for a character, don't name yourself a character's love interest (e.g Kakashi's_Lover, Edward Cullen's Girlfriend). You may lose interest in that character and be stuck with the username or people may ridicule you for admiring a character.
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