Username Generator
Updated November 2026 · By Minhaz
Looking for a new username? This free username generator makes aesthetic, cool, cute, funny and professional username ideas for Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X, YouTube, Twitch and Reddit, and only shows names that follow each app's rules. Below it, the Instagram username checker tells you if a name is allowed, and the guide shows how to change your username on popular apps.
Generate username ideas
Instagram username checker
Type a username to check it against Instagram's rules: up to 30 characters, only letters, numbers, periods and underscores, and no period at the start, at the end or twice in a row.
The checker only checks the rules. To see if a name is already taken, open the link: if a profile loads, someone has it.
Username ideas to copy
Tips for a good username
- Keep it short and easy to spell, so people can find you by typing it.
- Use the same username everywhere, so friends find you on Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.
- Avoid your birthday or full address; it helps strangers learn too much about you.
- One period or underscore is enough. More makes the name hard to remember.
How to change your username on popular apps
Every app has its own rules. Some let you change your username any time, some only once a year, and some never, but let you change a display name instead.
How to change Instagram username
You can change your Instagram username from your profile. For 14 days after a change, your old username is held so you can switch back.
- Open your profile and tap Edit profile.
- Tap Username and type the new one.
- Tap Done or the check mark to save.
How to change Snapchat username
Snapchat lets you change your username once a year. Your friends, Snapscore and memories stay the same.
- Tap your profile icon, then the gear for Settings.
- Tap Username, then Change Username.
- Enter the new username and confirm.
How to change Spotify username
You cannot change your Spotify username, the random code Spotify gave your account. You can change your display name, which is what people see on your profile and playlists.
- Tap your profile picture and open your profile.
- Tap Edit (or click your name on desktop).
- Type a new display name and save.
How to change Reddit username
A Reddit username is permanent. If Reddit gave you a random username when you signed up with Google or Apple, you get one chance to change it. Otherwise you can only change your display name.
- Open your profile and tap Edit (on desktop: User Settings, Profile).
- Type a new display name.
- Save. Your u/username stays the same.
How to change Minecraft username
On Minecraft Java Edition you can change your name once every 30 days at minecraft.net. On Bedrock (phones and consoles), your name is your Xbox gamertag, which you change in your Microsoft account.
- Go to minecraft.net and sign in with your Microsoft account.
- Open your profile and choose to change your profile name.
- Enter a new name that nobody else uses, then confirm.
How to change Steam username
Your Steam account name, the one you log in with, cannot be changed. Your profile name, the one friends see, can be changed any time.
- Open your profile and click Edit Profile.
- Change the Profile Name field.
- Click Save.
Apps update their settings from time to time. If a menu looks different, search "username" in the app's settings.
Want a stylish name too? Turn your username into fancy letters for your display name with the font generator, or get a gamertag from the gamer name generator.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good username?
A good username is short, easy to spell and say, and fits you, for example moonlit.emma or jake.nightfall. Avoid personal details like your birthday or full name with your city.
Can I check if an Instagram username is taken?
The checker on this page tells you if a username follows Instagram's rules. To see if it is taken, tap the link to open instagram.com/that-name: if a profile opens, the name is in use.
What characters are allowed in an Instagram username?
Letters, numbers, periods and underscores, up to 30 characters. A username cannot start or end with a period or have two periods in a row.
How often can I change my Snapchat username?
Once a year. Go to Settings, Username, Change Username.
Can I change my Spotify or Reddit username?
No. Both keep your username forever, but you can change your display name, which is what other people see.
Is this username generator free?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up, and nothing you type is saved.