97 Best One-Word Usernames (+ Tips for Creating Your Own)

Usernames don’t need to be complicated or cryptic. Choosing just one word can help you create a simple but impactful and memorable username!

See 97 options on our list below, or scroll past the list for tips on creating your own one-word username.

How to Create a Cool One-Word Username

There are thousands upon thousands of words in the English language, no matter which dictionary you use.

With so many options to choose from when creating a one-word username, keep the following tips in mind to narrow down your options:

Pick a set number of letters. Perhaps the site or app you’re creating a username for has a minimum character limit, or you have a favorite single-digit number. Choosing a set number of letters for your username is an easy way to narrow down your options. For some ideas, see our lists of three-letter, four-letter, and five-letter usernames.
Pick a letter to start your username. You can use your favorite letter, the first letter of your first or last name, or just pick one at random. Looking for words within a particular letter is another easy way to narrow down those thousands of choices! You can also combine this with our previous tip, choosing both one letter and a certain number of letters, to come up with a very focused list of options.
Get inspiration from a different language! As noted above, there is no shortage of options for one-word English usernames, but you can also get inspiration from other languages. Whether you’re fluent in another language or just want to find a unique username, try translating some of your favorite English words or browsing a translated dictionary. For some suggestions to get you started, see our list of cool Latin words for usernames.