Looking for a cool screen name? Nobody wants a boring handle, of course, especially when it comes to your personal online identity. The screen names you choose for yourself should be unique, long-lasting, and say something about yourself and what you like. At least, that's what common wisdom tells us.

So, how hard is it to find the right screen name ideas? Turns out, not hard at all. In fact, all you have to do is use a screen name generator to come up with a great nickname, and you're golden.

Here are several useful generators that will help you pick a cool display name.

1. SpinXO

SpinXO is probably one of the best screen name generators out there. It has multiple categories for Instagram, YouTube, gamer tags, and nicknames, so if you're deciding on how to pick a screen name, SpinXO can point you in the right direction. It can also help you add a distinctly personal touch.

First, put some information about yourself into the generator to come up with some good suggestions. If you're on the home page under Username Generator, start by typing out your name or nickname in the text entry box. This is followed by:

• What you like
• Your hobbies
• Important words
• Numbers
• Letters

Filling out all the fields in the display name generator isn't required. It's just there to help you personalize your online identity.

Once you have all the details set, simply hit the Spin! button. SpinXO will list dozens of unique screen names in the section directly below it.

Feel free to pick a name that you like, or edit the information on the list to generate more cool display names.

2. Generator Land

Generator Land takes a dead-simple approach to screen name generators. With the push of a button, you can grab a creative online name for yourself. Really, that's all it takes.

After you press the Get a Screen Name button, a random name will be displayed above. Don't like the name? Click on the button again, and again, and again, until you're satisfied. Trust us, it's so easy to use that you could operate this generator in your sleep.

3. Name Generator

Name Generator gives you a lot of freedom to express yourself compared to some of the other websites on this list.

Unlike a lot of the generators currently out there, Name Generator gets specific with your creative screen names. It gives you the option of prepending and appending your name, which allows the generator to list random adjectives before or after the different sections of your name. It's up to you how you want to arrange these words.

Once you're ready to come up with a list of names, hit the Generate Screen Names button to display your options.

As you sort through these names, trying to decide what your name should be might seem overwhelming. To deal with the influx, Name Generator allows you to save the best names in a truncated list to the right, called Favorite Names.

To add names to this list, simply click on the usernames in the left column to separate them into the new section.

4. Online Name Generator

Online Name Generator has all kinds of display name ideas to choose from. From fantasy screen names to superheroes to nicknames, the number of potential online handles that you can find here is virtually endless.

Each sub-generator listed on this website can make tons of unique handles for you. Just click on the generator style you want, then hit the Generate button to sort through them until you find a keeper.

5. Cool Screen Name Generator

Cool Screen Name Generator is one of the many name generators that you can find on the website namegeneratorfun.com. It's also an incredibly useful tool if you want to create a good screen name to use on a social media platform, such as YouTube, Instagram, or Twitter.

For this very simple generator, you first need to decide how you want to generate your name: randomly, from a randomly generated list, or created from your real name. Next, choose the gender of your screen name, or keep it gender-neutral.

By having access to a screen name generator like this, you can quickly come up with an online persona that will give you a creative edge.

6. Jimpix Username Generator

The Jimpix Username Generator is yet another generator on this list. And like the simply titled Name Generator, it offers you a lot of options.

To generate a username, click on the dropdown menu where it says Random Category. Choose the category of words that you want to pick from. Next, hit the button Go!

After the form has generated a simple list of options, you can expand this list by selecting and refining the starting letter, the length of the word, or the "position" of the word itself.

Once you click on a word that you like from this refined list, Jimpix will check the word's availability across multiple social media platforms. This is so it can see which screen name handles are taken and which ones are free.

If your desired screen name is already taken, Jimpix will offer you a list of available alternatives that will give you an idea of the different combinations that you can try out. This screen name generator is a great fit for personal social media branding.

7. Fantasy Name Generators

Fantasy Name Generators can help you come up with a screen name that's truly unique. When you visit the website, you will see all of their different options for name generators.

The first thing you'll have to do is pick a category that most closely resembles the type of screen name you want to create.

If you're looking for something like "Ethereal Owl" or "Velvet Nightingale," you may want to go with the Fantasy screen name generator. If you want something on the lines of "Commander," then perhaps the Pop culture generator is your best choice.

Once you've found the right category for your needs, click on it and select a name sub-category (for example, select Other names > Holiday names) from the dropdown options.

The page will generate ten names at once. If you don't find one that suits you, click on the button again to generate more names till you get the desired results. You can select the appropriate gender for your screen names, and whether they should include a first and last name combination or just a single word.

8. NordPass Username Generator

NordPass is one of the most popular password managers on the market. And if you’re looking for a new screen name, the NordPass username generator has got you covered.

To get started, visit the website and click on the button for generating usernames. You will need to put in a keyword and select a category from the dropdown options. Choose the length of your username by adjusting the slider. If you want to use different combinations of words, numbers, and special characters, you can do so by clicking on Advanced options to the right of the page.

Once you find your desired username, you can check to see if it is available on social media platforms of your choice, such as Twitter or Instagram, or Pinterest.

Stand Out With Unique Screen Names on the Web

Social media is a huge part of our everyday lives, and it's becoming increasingly important to use screen names that reflect who you are and what you like, along with something that you'll be happy to use long-term. Curating your online presence and using a unique name as part of your personal "brand" will help you put your best foot forward.