Coming up with the best Instagram usernames can be challenging. You’re probably going to want an Instagram name that’s catchy, memorable, and is reflective of you as a person.
To start, it helps to expand your universe a bit with a long list of cool Instagram usernames to think about.
Below are several lists of good choices for Instagram handles for our review. There are some 217 Instagram naming ideas for your consideration. Look, in all likelihood, most of these names will be taken. But, please use these selections as springboards for your own ideas.
Best Instagram Usernames
cerealkiller
furiousgeorge
culturevulture
noprobllama
thehipposzippo
seafood_dieter
southkoreagotsseoul
mikebeingfrank
nachoinstagram
milwaukeetalky
there_is_no_we_in_donuts
teaspiller
imworkingonit
dairyqueensoftserve
goontherecord
givepeasachance
acupofjoe
justthefactsmam
thetipoff
avoidclichesliketheplague
thefrontburner
eatmywords
talkback
runslikethewinded
chasecutter
victorioussecret
therapup
scrambledlegs
smokesignals
goodtimesrolls
cruisingandbruising
Instagram Username Ideas
heresthescoop
crueltobekind
owlyouneedislove
dontconvinceconfuse
icemancometh
chipsanddip
freshthoughts
thefinalword
zerotohero
alansideafactory
mynemesis
intune
familymanwithaplan
partyanimal
weighingin
tonystidbits
yourebaconmecrazy
nochildleftbehind
shootingfromthehip
nightmareonmystreet
Cool Usernames for Girls
angeleyes
lookingback
twoeyedear
themiraclewhip
somethingoffensive
scoopthat
paperorplastic
beautycutie
shotinthedark
screamingnacho
rhymeswithorange
uncalledfour
labomba
bellthecat
thethinker
Good Instagram Handles Meme
Cute Instagram Usernames
noiseloop
mrbigstuff
infullswing
pamstagram
onthespot
fromwhereisit
rightoffthebat
puttobed
inittowinit
turningthetide
socool
tightropewalker
fishouttawater
yadayadayada
rumforrestrum
showmethemonet
asseenontv
mistme
ellobosolo
settherecordstraight
affableal
gogetter
bornoptimist
goodegg
cashcow
smartypints
topdog
bigwig
headhoncho
justchilling
scoopthereitis.
Instagram Names
pokerface
luckyducky
badpunsitshoweyeroll
knowitall
smartalec
ultimateyesman
whizkidder
ezgoing
tomcat
elusivebutterfly
notapeopleperson
jackofmosttrades
scroogewasnice
loosecannon
hogwarts4life
undone
alfresco
cherrypits
saltypickles
doughole
dustycarr
jimshorts
diligentdave
nickotime
johndear
rosashore
fatheroffame
theweepingcomedian
littlebrotherbob
nighthawk
boogiewoogiebill
stormweatherer
whistlingwillie
blackace
onehandeggbreaker
bigmommamary
sleepyeyes
jbirdjohnny.
Cool Usernames
deweyduck
wildcardwayne
chickennoodledupe
yardbird
bigbrotherbubba
chicotheman
zootsuitziggy
greatdane
blueshark
basicbob
therighteous
thebluesultan
boldandbrave
thechivalrousknight
dukeofthewise
incognito
coloringoutsidethelines
do-gooder
piousandproud
annthewarmhearted
dynamicdan
whenisdinner
weekender
iwannatacoaboutit
table4one
snowedunder.
Good Instagram Names
saltysam
shadethrower
tvwatchingslayer
biggerfishtofry
influencerinthewild
accidentallywesanderson
risingwoman
circleofidiots
oncloud9
notyetthegoat
commentsbycelebs
hundopdiddy
jomojim
rememberthishappened
nutellastalker
socialbookaholic
wellread
toeingthelinie
ratracer
karmamenu
girlwithnojob
tequilamockingbird
liveandsometimeslearn
needanark_i_noahguy
icouldsleepwithmyeyesclosed
mackincheese
veggingout_veggiesin
neverresistingarest
wineanddinnerequalswinner
thereisnoweindonuts
cupcakeinaworldofmuffins.
Instagram Handle Ideas
startwithpizza
boomshakalaka
showandteller
napworldchampion
constantlycuttingcorners
ezdoesit
hopscotchmafia
makealongstorylonger
missthegoat
thehorsesnamewasfriday
sofarnogood
barelymanaging
thecoldshoulder
mustardcutter
thejogfather
wonderwaffle
downinflames
spoileralert
mustacheyouaquestion
saintandhooligan
skillivanilli
smallcog
aliengangster
oceanboiler
constantlyonthinice
Rules for Instagram Names
- The character limit is 30 characters.
- Your name can only be composed of letters, numbers, underscores, and periods.
- How many times can you change your name on Instagram? It’s unlimited. But, after changing your name twice, to change it again after that requires a 14 days wait.
- The @ is immediately applied by the application in front of your name.
This isn’t about Instagram names but thought you might want to know more about using hashtags. Instagram allows you to use up to 30 hashtags per post. However, research shows that the optimal number is about 10 or 11 hashtags.
Tips for Selecting an Instagram Name
Here are some suggestions to arrive at a name you’ll feel good about representing your personal brand.
1.) Underscore that!
Don’t be afraid to use underscores to separate the words in your fun Instagram names. For example, there_is_no_we_in_donuts looks better and is easier to read than thereisnoweindonuts. Readers might have a hard time not reading “snow.” The use of underscores, numbers, and periods helps you get to original names that are not taken if you like a popular idiom or turn of phrase.
2.) Make it Personal.
Your friends and family will likely respond better to a naming alternative that is about you. Some of the best naming ideas only work well for the account owner.
3.) Keep it Simple, Stupid!
The old KISS acronym works for Instagram names, as well. By keeping it simple, you make it easy for folks to remember you. Or put another way, be obvious.
4.) Have Some Fun With It
This isn’t the Declaration of Independence or a legal contract. If your future posts are going to include some humor, be consistent, and add some fun to your naming selection. Remember, you can always change your name later – although as previously noted, you might have to wait 14 days.
How to Change Instagram Username
Are you looking for how to change your name on Instagram? We have the answers.
First things, first: log into your Instagram account. If you have multiple accounts, make sure you’re changing the one you want to change.
Then, tap the avatar icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the page to proceed to your profile.
Click “Edit Profile” which is underneath your posts, followers, and following counts.
Tap the “Username” field. Type in your new username handle.
Click the “Done” icon in the upper right-hand corner.
That’s it. Confirm that your name has been changed by looking at the top of the page where names are displayed.
Those lists of names should provide plenty of food for thought. Good luck in selecting a name to meet your needs.
By Mike O’Halloran
Mike is the founder and editor of Sports Feel Good Stories. While working in corporate America, he developed product and company names for a variety of clients including Magnetic Poetry, Leaf Candy, and others.
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