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How to Come Up With a Good Instagram Name

Looking for an instagram handle that will get you tons of followers? Look no further. Here's a list of 200+ original usernames—enjoy mixing and matching name ideas with the Instagram name generator. This article includes tips for picking a name that's original and attention-grabbing and sure to get you followers. We've included names for professionals/businesses, musicians, outdoorsy-adventurous types, activists, foodies, personal profiles, etc. Here are some pointers:

• Who's your audience? Is your IG only for family and friends (if so, consider a nickname)? Is it for professional use—journalism, music, activism, etc. (consider a serious name).
• What's the purpose of your IG account? In other words, what is the theme of your instagram account? Are you a foodie? Fashionista? World traveler? Pick a name that reflects this.
• Do your research: Before confirming your name selection, make sure something similar is not taken. Let's face it—that would be a bummer.
• Make sure it can't be misread: Say the name outloud and see if people in your circle get its meaning. If it can be misread, that may lead to problems.
• Pick something with a good lifespan: You want a name that will last, not one that you will outgrow. So, make it special and give it a lot of thought.

Happy searching!

Instagram Name Ideas for Musicians

Flirty Instagram Name Ideas

Outdoorsy Instagram Names (Sortable)

Instagram Name Generator for Foodies (Sortable)

Handle Ideas for Professional Sites

Instagram Name Generator for World Travelers (Sortable)

Tips for Choosing a Username or Handle

Instagram Name Generator for Activists (Sortable)

Random Ideas for IG Handles

Whichever name you choose, be sure to do your research—don't select one that's similar to another or in use as a URL/website elsewhere. Get creative and have fun.

© 2019 Layne Holmes

Comments

Vismaya on August 05, 2020:

I am planning to create a thought page in insta can u please suggest me some name for the page

Charmy on August 03, 2020:

HELLO ! hope ur safe and healthy :)

i just want to ask u for a username for my instagram private account

my name is Charmy ( and i m a girl )

tysm hope u respond to me asap ty

Gagan on July 20, 2020:

Gagandee565

Tara on July 16, 2020:

Hi Layne I'm Tara,

I'm wondering if you can suggest an Ig name my Ig is about lifestyle and entertainment I already picked one Taraworldxox or if you have any ideas feel free to comment

Thanks

Harsh on July 14, 2020:

I have a music page can u help me

Ethan on July 13, 2020:

I have a meme page can you help me with a name

tatiana on July 07, 2020:

hey i want a name for my prvt account please give me some ideas ( i m a girl )

telow on July 07, 2020:

Hey i need help for my insta profile name but for motivational and quotes purposes

on July 05, 2020:

Super

Tara on June 23, 2020:

Hi I'm Tara and I'm looking for a lifestyle username for my instagram do you have any suggestions with my name or Hollywood since I love that side of entertainment.

Vishavjeet Singh on June 15, 2020:

Hye there i need help for my insta profile name.

PRATIK on May 29, 2020:

You can help me instrgram username

Please help.....!!!

Dev on May 24, 2020:

Wanna create meme page so any username?

Gabe on May 09, 2020:

Hi Layne, I was wondering if you’ve come across any lists for names related to reading or books. I would like to start an Instagram account where I can share self-help books I’ve read that have impacted me. Thanks.

Ganapathy on May 04, 2020:

Can use give stylish name for me any attractive I'd for my name plz

Sian on April 22, 2020:

Can u suggest me a good username for my singing page as soon as possible please

Shamna on April 19, 2020:

Can I get a unique fantasy name for a girl

Greeshma on April 06, 2020:

Hey can you help to suggest a good name for Instagram,it's based from Poem

Arjun on April 04, 2020:

Hey can you help me please i want a crazy name for my private account!! Please help❤

Vinitha on March 24, 2020:

Can find a unique name for in Instagram a girl who wants live alone. And want to become an adventures archeologist plzzzzzz

Hasan on March 20, 2020:

Yes maybe

Akshay Dhiman on March 18, 2020:

Will you please suggest me a unique name for my instagram page ...memes and knowledge based page

Supana on March 07, 2020:

Hi can you help me with a eye catching name for my private

Luna on March 07, 2020:

Hey can you help me please i want a crazy name for my private account!! Please help❤

Layne Holmes (author) from Bend, Oregon on February 13, 2020:

Hi Niv, maybe YouHeardItFirst or YouHeardItF1rst

Hi Jasmine, maybe, LifesoJazzy

Jasmine on February 10, 2020:

Hey i need help with instagram name ideas

Niv on February 09, 2020:

Pls suggest a good Instagram name for quote account

Layne Holmes (author) from Bend, Oregon on January 15, 2020:

Hi Luna, maybe ContourlaLuna or InknCanvasLuna or ArtbyLuna or ArtbytheMoon

luna on January 15, 2020:

can u tell any name for my insta account,which would look creative i like painting and sketching.plzzz

Layne Holmes (author) from Bend, Oregon on January 13, 2020:

Hi Ruhi, how about RuhiRules or RuhiSaysHi or RuhiRuhi or RuhihuR

Hi can, how about PigmentnThread

Hi Christopher, how about SoulCycles or ResonanceSpoke or GearLove or CycleofFifths - you can use zeros instead of O or do Cycleof5ths

christopher on January 10, 2020:

can u suggest a cool instagram name for me.i like cycling,music,instruments

can on January 03, 2020:

can i get a name for my page for paintings and craftworks??

Ruhi on December 30, 2019:

Plz suggest me Instagram username with my name ruhi

Layne Holmes (author) from Bend, Oregon on December 24, 2019:

Hi Shriya, maybe something like DreamingInColors or DreamInRainbows or DreamAbovetheClouds or AbovetheClouds or Dreamscapes or DreamBloom or BigDreamsBigThings or ColorofMyDreams

Shriya Chauhan on December 23, 2019:

Hey hi actually can u suggest me a insta name like something colurful and motivational along with the word 'dream'?

Layne Holmes (author) from Bend, Oregon on December 03, 2019:

musicalmelody is nice too!

MusicalMelody15 on December 03, 2019:

I scrolling through and I saw MinorMelody and I was like: "That's so close to my username! (Except it's not in instagram and mine has numbers)

maryolin on October 25, 2019:

i want the best username in my Instagram

Layne Holmes (author) from Bend, Oregon on May 12, 2019:

Thanks that's very kind of you to offer. Seems like a fun one!

Liz Westwood from UK on May 12, 2019:

I think it is your niche more than mine. I have a backlog of other material to write about. You go ahead if you want.

Layne Holmes (author) from Bend, Oregon on May 12, 2019:

I was going to suggest you write it but maybe no interest? Up to you! I'd love to as well. (:

Liz Westwood from UK on May 12, 2019:

I look forward to reading it!

Layne Holmes (author) from Bend, Oregon on May 12, 2019:

that's a great article name topic!

Liz Westwood from UK on May 12, 2019:

I struggled to come up with a pen name for Hub Pages, so I could have done with a similar list then.

Layne Holmes (author) from Bend, Oregon on May 12, 2019:

Thanks Liz—this was a harder one to come up with since a lot of the names can be abstract. I hope there's something for everyone!

Liz Westwood from UK on May 12, 2019:

This is an interesting compilation. I shall refer to it if I feel the need to set up an imstagram account.