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First off, what makes a good name, from a bad name?
That's easy, one worded names like 'Minecrafter' are good.
Whereas names with numbers, x's, underscores etc. are boring names.
This is aimed specifically for Minecraft usernames, but will work more than well for all other usernames as well.
That's easy, one worded names like 'Minecrafter' are good.
Whereas names with numbers, x's, underscores etc. are boring names.
This is aimed specifically for Minecraft usernames, but will work more than well for all other usernames as well.
Minecrafter √
_projosxhxx2_ Χ
If you have a name like '_projosxhxx2_', that's a lame name, but fear not !
that's what I'm writing this for.
Before knowing how to pick good names, you gotta know how to change your username first
1. Head over to Mojang's official website mojang.com/
2. Go to Account and log in if you haven't already (you must have a migrated account)
3. Under 'My games' Locate Minecraft and go to the far right
4. Click the text that says "Change"
1. Head over to Mojang's official website mojang.com/
2. Go to Account and log in if you haven't already (you must have a migrated account)
3. Under 'My games' Locate Minecraft and go to the far right
4. Click the text that says "Change"
Now comes the time, picking the name, I'll make a list of all the methods you can use to pick a good unique skin.
Method 1:
A name consisting of two of your favorite things, like this.
-Steakdragon
-Internetmeme
TIP: Try not to use names that include common words like 'Crafter' or 'Miner' etc.
A name consisting of two of your favorite things, like this.
-Steakdragon
-Internetmeme
TIP: Try not to use names that include common words like 'Crafter' or 'Miner' etc.
Method 2:
One word names
These are pretty hard to find available, but if you do, it's awesome, words like
-Ghost
-Lantern
-Indigo
-Wyvern
are all extremely difficult to find, but actually look amazing once you find one.
One word names
These are pretty hard to find available, but if you do, it's awesome, words like
-Ghost
-Lantern
-Indigo
-Wyvern
are all extremely difficult to find, but actually look amazing once you find one.
Method 3:
Random three letter names
Although I prefer not to use these, they look nice and roll off the tongue quite nicely.
-QWE
-NFZ
-USB
-FAJ
TIP: Capitalization is important, figure out where you want or don't want capital letters
Random three letter names
Although I prefer not to use these, they look nice and roll off the tongue quite nicely.
-QWE
-NFZ
-USB
-FAJ
TIP: Capitalization is important, figure out where you want or don't want capital letters
Method 4:
Letter play
Sometimes you can use other letters to make it seem like it's another letter. Use this method whenever, but it's a cool trick that I often don't see.
Example
You wanted to pick the name 'Minty' but it was taken, using an lowercase 'L' instead of the 'i' will make it look like you actually got the name 'Minty'
Like this
'MlNTY' the red letter is actually an 'L' but fits in, to make it look like an 'i'
Letter play
Sometimes you can use other letters to make it seem like it's another letter. Use this method whenever, but it's a cool trick that I often don't see.
Example
You wanted to pick the name 'Minty' but it was taken, using an lowercase 'L' instead of the 'i' will make it look like you actually got the name 'Minty'
Like this
'MlNTY' the red letter is actually an 'L' but fits in, to make it look like an 'i'
Method 5:
Random Element Generator
This one is fun to use, I use a website called
fantasynamegenerators.com/metal_names.php#.V33yMvl9600
It generates unexisting element names, I use this often to pick cool names, all you have to click is 'Get Element Names' and you roll 10 random element names
Alternatively you can use a generator that generates actual elements, but chances of you getting one that isn't already chosen is low
Random Element Generator
This one is fun to use, I use a website called
fantasynamegenerators.com/metal_names.php#.V33yMvl9600
It generates unexisting element names, I use this often to pick cool names, all you have to click is 'Get Element Names' and you roll 10 random element names
Alternatively you can use a generator that generates actual elements, but chances of you getting one that isn't already chosen is low
Method 6:
Getting names from shows / cartoons / movies etc.
This is an easy one, because TV is FULL with different characters that have different names.
This is an easy one, because TV is FULL with different characters that have different names.
Method 7:
Generate a dragon name
http://fantasynamegenerators.com/dragon_names.php#.V33zcfl9600
Similar to the element one.
Generate a dragon name
http://fantasynamegenerators.com/dragon_names.php#.V33zcfl9600
Similar to the element one.
Method 8:
Pick a futuristic name
fantasynamegenerators.com/futuristic-names.php#.V33ztvl9600
fantasynamegenerators.com/futuristic-names.php#.V33ztvl9600
Method 9:
Get your Assassin / Ninja name
fantasynamegenerators.com/ninja-names.php#.V33z5Pl9600
Some of them will be too long for a Username but the rest should be fine
(this one generated hella cool names)
Get your Assassin / Ninja name
fantasynamegenerators.com/ninja-names.php#.V33z5Pl9600
Some of them will be too long for a Username but the rest should be fine
(this one generated hella cool names)
Method 10:
Get your robotic name
fantasynamegenerators.com/robot-names.php#.V330Pvl9600
fantasynamegenerators.com/robot-names.php#.V330Pvl9600
Method 11:
Arr, get yer Pyrate name ye Scallywag
[url=fantasynamegenerators.com/pirate-names.php#.V330dvl9600 ]fantasynamegenerators.com/pirate-names.php#.V330dvl9600 [/url]
(Pick the one in between the " ")
Arr, get yer Pyrate name ye Scallywag
[url=fantasynamegenerators.com/pirate-names.php#.V330dvl9600 ]fantasynamegenerators.com/pirate-names.php#.V330dvl9600 [/url]
(Pick the one in between the " ")
Method 12:
Pick a Unicorn name
fantasynamegenerators.com/unicorn-names.php#.V330-_l9600
Pick a Unicorn name
fantasynamegenerators.com/unicorn-names.php#.V330-_l9600
Method 13:
Pick a name based on a real location
(Preferably not a location near yourself for safety reasons)
I just used a random location finder, and got the Bismarck Sea, so a good username would be 'Bismarck'
include things like
-islands
-lakes
-forests
don't include
- very specific locations like US, Phoenix, 21 Jump Street etc.
- well known cities
- well known countries
Pick a name based on a real location
(Preferably not a location near yourself for safety reasons)
I just used a random location finder, and got the Bismarck Sea, so a good username would be 'Bismarck'
include things like
-islands
-lakes
-forests
don't include
- very specific locations like US, Phoenix, 21 Jump Street etc.
- well known cities
- well known countries
Method 14:
Get names from other games
I play a game called Planetside 2 that has an extremely wide selection of weapons and items, some of which are extremely nice and well picked
- Manticore
- Artemis
- Hawkbringer
- Nemesis
- Emissary
You can see the full list here planetside.wikia.com/wiki/Weapons
Another example:
I play a game called Microvolts
that also has a wide variety of weapons and items
some are very interesting and cool
- Wellsfargo
- Espionage
- Pepper
- Hornet
- Abyss
- Nightmare
- Inferno
list here (Ad link removed)
Get names from other games
I play a game called Planetside 2 that has an extremely wide selection of weapons and items, some of which are extremely nice and well picked
- Manticore
- Artemis
- Hawkbringer
- Nemesis
- Emissary
You can see the full list here planetside.wikia.com/wiki/Weapons
Another example:
I play a game called Microvolts
that also has a wide variety of weapons and items
some are very interesting and cool
- Wellsfargo
- Espionage
- Pepper
- Hornet
- Abyss
- Nightmare
- Inferno
list here (Ad link removed)
Method 15:
Mythical Creature names
There are a ton of mythical creatures, you're bound to find at least one that you like and is available.
(theres so much freking ones here i swear)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_of_legendary_creatures
Mythical Creature names
There are a ton of mythical creatures, you're bound to find at least one that you like and is available.
(theres so much freking ones here i swear)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_of_legendary_creatures
Method 16:
God and Goddesses
(this one is also very big)
simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_gods_and_goddesses God and Goddesses
(this one is also very big)
Method 17:
This one is a 'bit' common
but calling yourself something like 'Player12' or something like this is a good way to pick a username.
- Player12
- User1
- RegisteredUser1
TIP: Usually putting a number in a username is boring but this is an exception
This one is a 'bit' common
but calling yourself something like 'Player12' or something like this is a good way to pick a username.
- Player12
- User1
- RegisteredUser1
TIP: Usually putting a number in a username is boring but this is an exception
Method 18:
Picking a number and writing it in word form
- Twentyone
- Fiftysix
- Fourtynine
Picking a number and writing it in word form
- Twentyone
- Fiftysix
- Fourtynine
Method 19:
Inspiration.
Look around you and pick a two worded name
- Tablespeaker
- Fanmouse
- Tissuecanopener
- Tunacanwire
- USBFlower
- Headphonetv
Inspiration.
Look around you and pick a two worded name
- Tablespeaker
- Fanmouse
- Tissuecanopener
- Tunacanwire
- USBFlower
- Headphonetv
Method 20:
Ask around, sometimes, the most unexpected people can give you the best names, if none of these methods worked for you, ask your family or friends
Ask around, sometimes, the most unexpected people can give you the best names, if none of these methods worked for you, ask your family or friends
USER SUBMITTED METHODS
by Coyocoya
I have another one:
Some word you used to say when you where little, a word that you still use or any made up word, everything is fine, even if it has no meaning.
Something like:
-Coyocoya
-Wowo
-Ecupalito
-Washii
I like making up words like that, they look real nice and you have fun making them, they do need a bit of creativity, but I usually scramble normal words (or make my little sister say them backwards). Hope someone uses this method ^^
by Gladje
Another method is to borrow words from different languages - most players use English as their native tongue, so there are a million names available!
For example, my favorite number is twelve, but "Twelve" is already taken. Plus, it would sound cooler in a different language because it would have that "foreign" sound to it. So, in Bosnian, I like the sound of "Dvanaest".
One of my previous names was an adjective describing me. Oh no! "Sleepy" was taken. Well, not in Italian, it wasn't. "Insonnolito", here I come!
My current name, "Gladje", is "Joy" in Swedish. You can get some pretty cool names just by using google translate!
Thanks for reading, hope you found a good name for yourself, if you liked a name or used one method for this list, please let me know. if you have a method that you think I should have added also let me know.
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You could do something like JackMiner, Janecrafter, or Rob_Biome!
It's a cool thing to do TBH!
For example, my favorite number is twelve, but "Twelve" is already taken. Plus, it would sound cooler in a different language because it would have that "foreign" sound to it. So, in Bosnian, I like the sound of "Dvanaest".
One of my previous names was an adjective describing me. Oh no! "Sleepy" was taken. Well, not in Italian, it wasn't. "Insonnolito", here I come!
My current name, "Gladje", is "Joy" in Swedish. You can get some pretty cool names just by using google translate!
Some word you used to say when you where little, a word that you still use or any made up word, everything is fine, even if it has no meaning.
Something like:
-Coyocoya
-Wowo
-Ecupalito
-Washii
I like making up words like that, they look real nice and you have fun making them, they do need a bit of creativity, but I usually scramble normal words (or make my little sister say them backwards). Hope someone uses this method ^^