How to Create a Username

Please understand that the account name represents yourself. Your Account Name will be the first thing people see when interacting with you online. Make sure you like your own username, as you’ll see it all the time..

Create different account names for different services. Different online locations will require different account name styles. If you sign up for a professional website, you’ll probably need a different account name than the video game forum you regularly post to.

• You may want to divide your internet usage into two different categories: professional and personal. If so then you can use one account name for all professional sites, and use one name for all hobby sites. This will make things easier for you to remember the account names.

Be in incognito mode. Avoid using any personally identifiable information when creating an account name. This includes your first name, last name or date of birth.

• Use a variation that is easy for you but difficult for others to relate to your real name. Use a lesser-known middle name, for example, spell it backwards.

Don’t give up if the first account name is rejected. Most of the standard names on the major online services are already registered. If you’re joining an established community, there’s a good chance that the name you want is no longer available. Instead of accepting an alternate name they give you, try getting creative!

Try exploring your preferences. For example, if you’re into Brazil, look online for the names of flowers, warriors, or characters from Amazonian tales. If you love fixing vintage cars, name your account based on your favorite engine or car manufacturer.

Let’s create a complex account name. Using a combination of your interests will help create a unique account name. Combine two or more words together to create an account name. This will make your name more unique, and increase the chances that you will be used.

Overcome the language barrier. Look for words in other languages. Maybe the account name “Writer” has been registered, but the French synonym “Ecrivain” remains. You can also use a word from an imaginary language, such as Elvish or Klingon.

Please keep the account name short. If you plan to type in your account name often, you’ll love a short name! Shorten long words (for example, change Mississippo to Miss or Missi) and try to keep the username easy to type.

Use symbols to represent spaces and letters. Most sites won’t allow you to use spaces in your account names, but many will allow you to use the “_” sign to mimic spaces. You can also use numbers to replace letters, for example the number “7” replaces the letter “T” or the number “3” replaces the letter “E”. This is known as “leet speak” (the style of writing English words using numbers and special characters), and is commonly found in online video game communities.

• Periods are also often used to separate words in account names.
• Don’t put your birth year at the end of your account name, especially if you’re young, as that will make it easier for others to recognize your age.