Creating an online dating username is fraught with difficulty. You may not even have considered using anything other than your name before but the reality is, that whatever you choose, people are going to read something into what you write and it will be the start (or end) of your relationship with them. In this article we look at some issues to consider when deciding what your username should be.

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A username such as Worldtraveller could be great username as it conjures up an expectation of someone who is well traveled or at least interested in travel and therefore open to new ideas, cultures and experiences. However, if not backed up in the profile itself though it would fail to have any real success or the writer may just sound like a fraud!

"Coolguy", "Chilled" etc. show a lighthearted nature but are
they looking for just fun?

Wellfun, Chilled, Coolguy etc. were probably chosen as light hearted and easygoing dating usernames. They are suitable if the writer is looking for fun and friendship only, but not necessarily so good if you are looking for a serious relationship. They don't actually tell the reader anything about the writer or their interests and they certainly don't demonstrate any serious or reliable qualities, however dating doesn't always have to be serious remember!

Centrallondonguy or some other geographically specific name works well to attract local potential dates. It doesn't tell the reader anything about the writer though whereas changing it to something that  adds an element of personalisation about the writers interests would attract more specific attention from potential dates sharing the same interests.

Robster, Stevenzx, John25 etc. are the simplest format of username for someone who can't think of anything else. They show a straightforward nature and confidence but reveal little else and will not jump off the page. Try combining your name with your number one passion and suddenly you will be telling your reader much more about you.

 
"Aldente" is an intriguing username and certainly more
original than many...

Aldente is an intriguing username as it can be interpreted many ways and is certainly more original than many. Rather than saying something specific about the person it makes the reader wonder what they mean which will probably get them to read on. The trick with this type of username is to add some relevance in the context of the actual dating profile but try and maintain the intrigue!

A maverick; on the face of it this is a clever username and one would think it would obviously lead the reader to assume the writer was unconventional etc. The problem with this username is similar to the problems associated with using the term 'gsoh'. It's a word you would use to describe someone else, not yourself. A true maverick (or someone with a good sense of humour) would demonstrate this personality trait rather than simply use the word.

Nicebutdim is a funny username which raises a smile, however, it's not necessarily the best way to attract a date. Certainly it demonstrates a sense of humour but sadly at the writers own expense and, whilst self deprecating humour can be appealing, this type of username will immediately put many more potential dates off than it will attract.

Cupidsjaded, Beenhurtbefore etc. are the sorts of usernames most people will steer clear of as it's obvious these writers still have some history to deal with! The lesson I hope you will take away from these usernames is to make sure that you consider your username carefully before you commit to it on your dating site.

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