How to Create a Cool & Unique Email Address

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Tips and tricks for brainstorming the best email address

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Last Updated: December 3, 2025 Fact Checked

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Perhaps you're making your first email account, and you want the name to be as cool as possible. Maybe you're tired of your current email, and you want to use something more exciting. At any rate, "cool" means many things to many people, so you'll need to decide what you want your email address to say about you. This wikiHow guide will help you develop the perfect email address.

Cool Email Address Ideas

A cool email address can include random words that you like or a few of your basic interests. For example, try foodie4lyfe@example.com if you love cooking or yogalov3r@example.com if you go to yoga every week. If you're not sure where to start, use a generator for ideas!

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Brainstorming

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Consider the different types of a "cool" email. Some emails are cool because they're kooky and unique. Others are cool because they're simple, classy, and professional. Even still, others find an engaging and original way to express their interests. You'll need to decide what you want your email address to say about you.
- Kooky email addresses: A kooky email address could be anything from random words to a few of your basic interests. It could be "kangaroogirl@example.com," "caffeinefiend17@example.com" or "green_eggs_and_bacon@example.com."
- Personality-based email addresses: A personality-based address might be something that speaks to some of your deepest interests or values. For instance: "mellow.cello@example.com" or "because_its_there@example.com." The goal here is to make people smile and show them what makes you unique.
- Professional email addresses: A more professional address might be something that uses your name or your business in an interesting-sounding way. If your name is Billy Bones, you could use "bbones@example.com." If your name is Catherine, you could use "cath.arsis@example.com." Bear in mind that a professional email address should include your name or business name, and it shouldn't be as wild as your personal email.^{[1]
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Name your email after your interests. Think about what you're interested in (and what you want people to know you're interested in), and try to incorporate these things into your email address. If you play guitar, for example, you could use the word "guitar" in your address. If you love strawberries, you could be "strawberry.girl."
- Think of a word that sounds interesting before or after your interest, and combine the two to form your email address. For example, if you love video games, you could use "NoScopeKing," and if you're a fan of Taylor Swift music, you could try "poetic.swiftie."
- Be aware that your interests may change. Try to choose something that you think you'll love for a while—not just the flavor of the week.
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It can be your initials, last name, first name, middle name, or even your full name. Since you want it to be cool, try to pair it with something else that describes you—such as your interests.^{[2]
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Try using a username generator to get ideas. There are tons of username generators online that can help you figure out a cool email address idea. Even if you don't end up using that email address name, you can get some ideas to help springboard yourself to the perfect and coolest email address that really reflects your personality.
- Try a regular username generator if you're not sure where you want to start.
- If you want a sweet username, try out a cute or aesthetic username generator.
- Want something different and edgy? Try a goth username generator.

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Try combining two words to make one. For example, "crocodile" and "rocker" can be combined to make the word "crocker." Try to match words with the same beginning syllables to words that have similar endings. Another good method is to take a word that you like, such as "laser" or "turbo," and use it to describe another word, such as "laserboulder" or "turbocandy." The word you are describing can be quite random.
- You may want to capitalize the first letter of each word instead of an underscore to indicate a separation, i.e., "LaserBoulder" or "TurboCandy."
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Try not to make a generic or random address. Avoid abstract numbers or birth years, as these are rather common and may take away from the originality of your address. Again, however, you might consider using more "generic" style elements if you plan to use this email for professional purposes eventually.
- "james.madison.98@example.com" or "joeksmith@example.com" are examples of "generic" email addresses. On the other hand, they are simple. It all comes down to what you think is "cool."
- "AKDJFIADJF@example.com" or "shabalaba810@example.com" are instances of "random" addresses. They might be cool, but they won't say much about you.
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Add periods or numbers if your desired name is already taken. If you find something that you get attached to, but it's already taken, think about throwing in some periods or numbers. These can be meaningful or random, to your taste. For instance:
- dragon.finding.warrior@example.com
- redinkedbooks2015@example.com
- chocolate.adventures5@example.com
  - Note that some email address providers may limit the types and amounts of punctuation you can use in your email address.
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Try intentionally misspelling words. This can be a great way to make your email address more unique, and it may help you keep the core of your idea if someone else has already reserved the address that you want. Make sure the misspelled word still looks or sounds similar to the correct word; it should be recognizable, even if it isn't exact. Try replacing S with Z, or a "ks" sound with an X.
- "lovinpandaz@example.com" and "pizzas.and.pizzazz@example.com" play with the "S" and "Z" sound.
- "the.sox.rox@example.com" and "madd.haxx@example.com" both replace the "ks" sound with an "x."

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Ask somebody for help. Ask anyone who knows you well or anyone who you think might be good at naming things. This could be a friend, a relative, or a parent. If you don't like their answers, don't worry about it and try to think of one on your own.
- Consider using a username generator if you don't know anyone who can help you. Run a web search for "username generator" and you may be able to use it to create something suitable.
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Choose a domain host. The domain of an email address is the "@example.com" part. Any standard email client should be fine, although some domains (like AOL, Hotmail, and Yahoo) might come across as a bit dated. Some sites will allow you to choose a custom domain; if you take this route, avoid choosing a long domain, as people might not want to type out a long address. Gmail is the most popular domain host for emails these days.^{[3]
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- Here are some popular free email hosts:
  - Gmail
  - Yahoo! Mail
  - Outlook
  - Proton Mail
  - AOL Mail
When you're ready, visit an email client, click the "create an account" button, and proceed to create your very own cool email address. Type the email address you decided on into the proper "username" or "login name" field.

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Make sure to tell all of your friends your new email address. You don't want them to continue to email you at your old address. You might also be able to set your old email address to forward to your new one.

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Make your email address memorable. You don't want to forget it, and you don't want anyone else to forget it, either!

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Don't make your email address too personal. You may eventually need to give your email to a website or to a person you don't know well, so don't include your address, a password you use frequently online, your social security number, or anything else you don't want getting into the wrong hands.

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Potential employers may frown upon job applicants who provide silly email addresses. Consider creating a more standard or "plain" email address to use for professional communication.

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Avoid making your email a long stream of nonsense. This is frowned upon for two reasons: people will be more likely to forget your email address, and if you email someone who doesn't know your email address already, they might be confused about your identity.

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