Are you running around like a headless chicken trying to come up with a list of the best Twitch username ideas for your new stream?
Well, you need to stop.
Now.
Why?
Because if, like many other gamers just starting out, you feel like you’re running on fumes, are completely overwhelmed, and have no idea what to name your channel, I’m here to help.
You ready?
Let’s jump in…
(Oh, and just a side note: Some of these Twitch username ideas may have already been taken, that’s fine. The point of this post is to give you IDEAS for Twitch names, so you can create something unique to you.)
Username Ideas for Twitch
Twitch Username Idea #1: Base it off the game you play
If you’re a fan of League of Legends, try your summoner name.
Play Overwatch and love the character Junkrat? You could call your channel Junkies.
Love Skyrim and play the Dark Brotherhood questline? Why not call your channel Black Hand.
And if you’re a fan of the old school RPG Planescape: Torment, you could call your channel Planecks.
(Note: I’ve seen streamers do well with this method. Just make sure that if you try this one, you pick something unique.)
Twitch Username Idea #2: Use a species or race from a game you play
If your channel is about creating hilarious moments in World of Warcraft, you could name it TaurenPalooza.
Are you an animal enthusiast that loves streaming Stardew Valley? Well, you could name your channel the Stardew Squirrels.
If you’re into Terraria and like to build amazing pixel art, call your channel the Terrarian Architects.
And if you stream Overwatch and love creating machinimas, call your channel the Overwatch Makers.
(Again, this one seems to work for many streamers.)
“What is a good Twitch username?”
Twitch Username Idea #3: Go it alone
If you love being a one man band and play games by yourself, I think it’s fine to just use your own name (if, of course, it’s available).
You could call your channel Mark or Jessica, and you’ll still be able to connect with an audience.
That being said, if you’re looking to create an ‘intimidating’ persona, you may want to go with something tougher.
For example, if your name is Mark, you could go with Marksman, Markslave, or even Mark the Shark.
(Again, this one seems to work as long as you remain consistent.)
Twitch Username Idea #4: Pick your favorite animal
If you’re a jack of all trades that’s into everything, or an expert at nothing in particular, go with the streamer’s favorite animal.
Love cats? You could name your channel Catty Claws.
If snakes are your thing, call your channel Snake Squad.
Or if you’re a dog person, maybe you could call your channel Tired Pup.
And if you’re into pandas, you could call your channel Panda Palooza.
(This one also seems to work for many streamers.)
Twitch Username Idea #5: Create something
If you’re creative, you could come up with something completely unique.
Try to use both the title of your favorite video game AND something you always say while playing it.
So, for example, if you love the RPG Undertale and always yell “BEST FISH EVER” while playing (because you catch a better fish than normal), you could name your channel Best Fish Ever.
If it’s a first-person shooter and your favorite weapon is the Desert Eagle, you could name your channel Deagle Nation.
And if you love the game League of Legends and always yell ‘Garen smash’, you could try out Garena Nation.
(There are several streamers that have done well with this method. Just make sure the name is unique and consistent.)
“How do you come up with a catchy streamer name?”
Twitch Username Idea #6: Congratulate yourself
If you’ve accomplished something, recognize it by creating a fun Twitch name.
For example, if you’re the youngest person to ever solo a raid in Destiny 2, you could go with the name Young Hunter.
If you just got your driver’s license and love driving for hours on end, go with Longest Drive.
And because you just turned 21 and love starting the night with a beer, call your channel Dude’s Brew.
Twitch Username Idea #7: Be Chill
If you’re chill AF and just want to have fun, why not pick a simple, calm name?
You could call your channel Bay Breeze.
Or you could go with Simply Dylan.
Or if water is your thing, maybe try out Gentle Streams.
(People seem to do well with this method, too. As long as you’re consistent and unique, it’s fine.)
Twitch Username Idea #8: Make a pun
If you’re good at wordplay, name your channel something comical.
For example, if cheese is your favorite snack, call your channel Cheesy Feet.
If you love to cook and look like a baker, maybe go with Baking It Old School.
And if you love to play rugby and always get ‘tackled’ by the opposing team, go with Tackle Zone.
(You can also take a name and add a Y to the end for a ‘YA’ sound, or an EY to the end for a ‘CH’ sound. I’ve heard of people doing this for comedic effect, or if they’re actually into rugby.)
Usernames for Twitch
Twitch Username Idea #9: Get artsy
If you’re creative and love drawing, design your own name.
For example, if you like photorealism the most, try Realistic Art.
If you prefer to draw with a pen, why not consider Pencil Master?
And if you love anime and manga, try out Anime Fans.
(This one also seems to work for quite a few people.)
Twitch Username Idea #10: Be Meme
If you think of yourself as a meme, choose something related.
For example, if you’re obsessed with memes and love the show Rick and Morty, try out Meme Meister.
And if you’re into memes about cats, maybe go with Meow City.
And if you’re into memes about dogs, maybe try out Doggo City.
(The typical advice with this is to choose something unique or niche. It seems to work well.)
Twitch Username Idea #11: Be yourself
If you don’t have a particular niche, just be yourself.
For example, if you sang your heart out at karaoke last night and want to remember the moment forever, how about Karaoke Star?
Or if you’re like me and like to say ‘no’ to almost everything (and love it), consider the name Say No.
Or if you’re an experienced gamer and would like to become the next Ninja, go with Kung Fu Kid.
(Of course any of these can be used in conjunction with a game title or meme.)
In conclusion:
In the end, it’s up to you.
So if you want to do something different from everyone else, go for it!
Just make sure your name is easy to remember and as unique as possible so people can find you easily.
And don’t forget- your Twitch channel isn’t just a Twitter feed in front of a camera.
It’s a place for people to visit and have fun, so make it as fun as possible!
(If you have any ideas of your own, I’d love to hear about them.)
And, as always, have fun gaming!
-The Zombie Writing Team