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Reddit username generator

Type a few words you like and get names that fit Reddit's rules. Check whether the one you like is still free.

Make names

Reddit's rules for names

  • 3 to 20 characters.
  • Letters, numbers, - and _ only. No spaces, dots or accents.
  • It can't be changed later, not even the capitals.
  • Taken names stay taken. Reddit never gives a name back, even when the account is deleted or inactive.

When you sign up, Reddit offers a name for you, and you can cycle through others or type your own.

Picking one

  • Say it out loud. People will call you by it in replies.
  • Keep it short. Short names are easier to remember and to type after u/.
  • Leave out what you'd rather keep private, like your full name, birth year or town.

Questions people ask

What can a Reddit username contain?
3 to 20 characters: letters, numbers, hyphens and underscores. No spaces, dots or other symbols. Every name above fits.
Can I change my Reddit username later?
No. Once it's set it can't be changed in any way, not even its capitals (Reddit Help). Pick one you'll be happy with in five years.
Can I get a name from an account that hasn't posted in years?
No. Reddit doesn't reuse usernames, even after the account is deleted (Reddit Help).
How does the check work?
We ask Reddit whether an account has the name. Free means none does right now. Taken means it's in use, or was: Reddit never gives a name back. Someone can still take a free name before you do.
Why can I only check one name at a time?
Each check asks Reddit, and we keep that light. Pick the names you like most and check those.
Is what I type saved or sent anywhere?
Your words and the names stay in your browser. A name you check is sent to us and to Reddit to ask about it, and we save the answer so the same question isn't asked twice.

Sources

The length and character rule comes from Reddit's archived 2017 public source code; Reddit's help pages don't state it. Everything else comes from Reddit's help pages, read on the date shown. Whether a name is free comes from Reddit at the moment you check it. Reddit changes them; tell us if something here is out of date.

  1. Reddit's archived 2017 public source code: username rule (3 to 20 characters; letters, numbers, - and _) read November 10, 2026
  2. Reddit Help: Can I change my username? read November 10, 2026
  3. Reddit Help: Someone who hasn't posted in a long time has the username I want, can I have it? read November 10, 2026
  4. Reddit Help: If I delete my account, what happens to my username, posts, and comments? read November 10, 2026
  5. Reddit Help: How do I sign up for a Reddit account? read November 10, 2026

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