How to come up with a nickname

A nickname is a second name you need for computer games and social networks. Bloggers, writers, and musicians may also need a nickname. Here are some helpful tips for choosing the right nickname:

The easiest way is to base your nickname on your real first and last names. Abbreviate them, come up with a play on words, think of a famous character with a similar name.
For what purpose are you creating your account? If you're looking for a name for your channel or blog, associate the name with your content. It could be video games, cooking, travel, work.
Choose a simple but original nickname that is easy to read and remember, don't get carried away with embellishments.
Check the length of the nickname and the number of words it contains. Names with different lengths are suitable for different purposes.
Don't chase after fashion: choose a nickname that won't lose its relevance in a few years.
Write your nickname in Latin characters or in your own local alphabet, depending on who you are going to communicate with – English-speaking users, your compatriots, or foreigners.

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Compilations of popular nicknames:

Games

Your gaming name must be original and reflect your preferences. You can base your nickname on the name of a character, weapon, or place from your favorite game. If you are planning to participate in eSports events, choose your nickname carefully. Keep it simple to increase your chances of being remembered.

For Steam

#Steam

For games and gamers

#Games

For Minecraft

#Minecraft

For players in Standoff 2

#Standoff2

For CS (Counter-Strike)

#CS

For SAMP

#SAMP

For PUBG

#PUBG

For Cybersport

#Cybersport

For Faceit

#Faceit

For GTA

#GTA

For osu!

#osu!

For Fortnite

#Fortnite

For Rust

#Rust

For Dota

#Dota

For League of Legends

#LoL

For Garry’s Mod

#GarrysMod

For players in Roblox

#Roblox

For Rainbow Six Siege

#RainbowSixSiege

For S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

#S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

For WoT

#WoT

For Brawl Stars

#BrawlStars

For Overwatch

#Overwatch

For Origin

#Origin

For CRMP

#CRMP

For players in MMORPG

#MMORPG

For Warface players

#Warface

For Warcraft

#Warcraft

For players in MTA

#MTA

If you're registering on social networking sites, feel free to use your real first and last name as the basis of your nickname. Is it important for you to emphasize what you do? Then add your hobbies and occupation to your name. If you're going to run a blog dedicated to a particular topic, be sure to reflect that in your account name.

For YouTube

#YouTube

For VK

#VK

For Discord

#Discord

For Twitch

#Twitch

For Instagram blogers

#Instagram

For Telegram

#Telegram

For Tik Tok

#TikTok

For Twitter

#Twitter

For social media

#social

For Facebook

#Facebook

For Google

#Google

For Skype

#Skype

Art and creativity

Do you love music, literature, or photography? Don't forget to reflect that in your nickname. Choose your nickname very carefully, and don't chase after trends. Look for inspiration in the names of your favorite writers, musicians, designers, books, and bands. Choose a name that suits your style and is easy to remember.

For music fans

#Music

For anime lovers

#Anime

For art

#Art

For rappers

#Rap

For designers

#Design

For DJs

#DJ

For fanfiction

#Fanfiction

For writers

#Writer

For rockers

#Rock

For manga lovers

#Manga

For beatmaker

#Beats

For photographers

#Photo

For fans of fantasy

#Fantasy

For K-pop lovers

#Kpop

For painters

#Painter

For HandMade

#HandMade

Technology and IT

Are you an information systems and technology expert who has decided to come up with a great nickname? Link your nickname to your profession. You can also use some of the slang words you and your co-workers commonly use. An interesting option is to imagine you're writing code, but that code is your new name.

For programmers

#Programmer

For IT

#IT

For developers

#Developer

For Python developers

#Python

For Linux

#Linux

For GameDev

#GameDev

For Java developers

#Java

For admins

#Admin

For Hackers

#Hacker

For 3D modeler

#3dModeler

For PHP programmers

#PHP

For Windows

#Windows

Sports and active lifestyle

If you’re into sports and you love to travel, reflect this in the nickname you want to use on social networks, computer games, forums, and chats. You can associate your nickname with your favorite sport or use the name of your favorite team. If you run a blog where you talk about your travels, add toponyms (place names) to the name of the channel, or clearly indicate a topic that makes it easy to find you.

For athletes

#Sport

For football players

#Football

For basketball players

#Basketball

For travellers

#Travel

For dancers

#Dance

For chess players

#Chess

For hunters

#Hunter

For fishermans

#Fishing

Web and content

To communicate on social networks, chat rooms, forums, and to play computer games, you need a suitable nickname. Before choosing a nickname, you must first understand where you will use it. If it's for fun among friends, feel free to play with words and meanings, but if it's to promote your project, try to reflect your content in your account name.