Create A Good Username For Any Dating App
First impressions are critical, so you must create a good username for your dating app. Zoosk found adding a username can get you up to 20% more incoming messages so you must give it some thought.
Several dating apps require a username; POF, Christian Mingle, JDate, and Zoosk, for example. You can also create a username on Tinder and OkCupid if you wish.
Your username is important; as in important you don't screw it up. A good username won't flood your inbox with messages from women, but a bad username will most certainly scare women away.
Your username as a great way to make a first impression. t's amazing what you can convey to women with a good username. Let's dive into how you can create a good username in 3 easy steps.
Women do check your username!
Steps to Create A Good Username For Dating Apps
Before looking at the steps, you must understand the fundamentals for a good username. When creating your username, make sure it's:
- Clear
- Easy to remember
- Appealing
- Positive
- Short
- Easy to read
Researches from Queen Mary University of London analyzed dating profile usernames and found playful screen names are universally attractive. They discovered women are more attracted to screen names that indicate intelligence (e.g.Cultured).
Have fun while creating your username and don't overthink it. Here's a quick way to generate a good username for any dating site.
Step 1. Choose a word that describes yourself.
Pick a word that describes your personality or maybe a physical trait. Examples include attractive, adventurous, handsome, magnificent, kind, happy, colossal, cultured, intelligent, energetic.
Don't choose a word that isn't accurate. For example, you wouldn't pick "active" if your idea of a great weekend is sitting on the couch
Step 2. Pick a word that's a noun (a thing).
Your second word can be anything which compliments your first word. It can be a passion, hobby, job, interest, or a clever word in general.
You have plenty of options with the second word; the skies the limit. Be sure to keep it clean.
Examples include traveler, surfer, singer, Californian, tall, whiskey, chef, beach, dog, Oreo.
Step 3. Combine both words.
You're going to combine both words to create your dating site username. Be sure to capitalize each word, so it's readable; HandsomeDevil is easier to read than handsomedevil.
The order of the words doesn't matter. The words only have to make sense when combined.
As an example, let's take the word "dapper" as the first word. Dapper will be the first part of your username.
Then you can come up with a list of nouns for step 2 above. Don't think about it; just write down whatever comes to mind:
- seeker
- teacher
- roller-coaster
- surfer
- ninja
You get the idea. Combine the words and adjust (if necessary).
- dapper + seeker = DapperSeeker
- dapper + teacher = DapperTeacher
- dapper + rollercoaster = DapperRollercoaster
- dapper + surfer = DapperSurfer
- dapper + ninja = DapperNinja
Choose your favorite combination of words. I like DapperNinja and would use that as my username.
The three steps above is a quick and easy way to create a dating profile username. These steps do the job.
The sad fact is terrible usernames outnumber good ones by a wide margin. If you are creative with your username, you'll stand out from the rest of the men on dating sites (see below).
It's OK to Add Digits to Your Username
Note, it's OK to add digits at the end of your username. Someone may have used the same username already, so you'll need to add numbers to it.
Be sure to put the digits at the end of the username; not the beginning. Which is more readable and stands out: DapperNinja92122 or 92122DapperNinja.
The first is easier to read and stands out more than staring your username with digits.
Dating Site Usernames; The Good, The Bad and the Ugly.
Let's look at good usernames and bad ones. I found the examples below quickly. Yes, they're all real.
I was able to find awful usernames within seconds of searching. Bad dating site usernames are a dime a dozen. It's the good profile usernames that are hard to locate.
I apologize in advance if YOU are one of the people below. But seriously, take the hint and change your username immediately if this is you or if you have anything like them.
Good Dating Site Usernames
Here are a few of the good usernames I found on POF:
This is a good username, but I would recommend capital letters to make it stand out more; "Handsome_Devil1" has more eye appeal.
A decent attempt at a username. Not great but definitely not awful.
I like this username but it should be formatted better; "TremenDez_33" would be a better choice making it easier to read.
This is an example of an above average username.
Here are a few other examples for good dating site usernames:
- Midnightrider - Good dating profile username.
- FitFunPositive - Clear. Easy to remember. Positive.
- RadBrad - Nice play on words.
- ProgressiveCaveMan - This is clever and original.
- FishNChips - Another solid dating profile username
- Cosmic_Dancer – This is good. Not great, but it does the job.
- IronLion - This is a good one. Original.
- MysticWino - Yet another solid dating profile username.
- Luda_Chris - Clever.
- IslandSurfa - Good play on words.
- WhiskeyMaster - A solid way of showing an interest.
- GreenEyedChef - 3 words, yet still effective.
Bad Dating Site Usernames
Below are examples of bad usernames I quickly found. Terrible usernames like these are a dime a dozen.
This username shows a lack of effort; it's random numbers and letters.
Referencing where you live is a terrible idea for a username; "Murrieta, CA"
Never complain on your profile username; it makes you less attractive.
This username shows a lack of originality.
This username is confusing; can't tell if this guy is expecting the reader to fill in the blanks or if he used random characters; either way, it's a bad username.
This username is a combination of the San Diego area code and "04" for whatever reason; a terrible choice in a username.
Keep your sports team off your username.
An awful username which would never appeal to women.
Women see right through this type of username - Don't use it.
It's unwise to use your full name as your username on dating apps.
A username like this may offend women.
Final Thoughts
Don't underestimate your username on your dating profile. Most guys put little effort into their usernames, which is a mistake.
Your username is important; it's one of the first things women see. Put a little time into your username. Get creative. You'll stand out on your dating site, and women may take notice.
Remember, a good username is one piece of the puzzle. For other parts of your dating profile visit these pages: