You may be planning to create your first email account and want to choose an address that is as cool as possible. Maybe you are also tired of your current address and want to use a new, more interesting one. However, everyone has a different standard of “cool” so you need to determine the impression you can convey about yourself through your email address.
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Method 1 of 3: Brainstorm
Step 1. Think of some “cool” types of email addresses
Some addresses are considered cool because they are unique and eccentric. Meanwhile, other addresses look cool because they are simple, classy, and professional. However, other people are still looking for engaging and original ways to express their interests. You need to determine the impression about you reflected in your email address.
- An eccentric email address can be random words or a few words that reflect personal interests. For example: "[email protected]", "[email protected]", or "[email protected]".
- Personalized addresses can also reflect deeper personal interests or values. For example: "[email protected]" or "[email protected]". The goal of creating an address like this is to make the people who read it smile and show them what makes you unique.
- A more professional address can display your name (or the business you run) in an attractive way. If your name is Via Vallen, for example, you can create an address like "[email protected]". If your name is Catherine, for example, you can create an address like "[email protected]". Keep in mind that a professional email address must contain the name of the person or business you are engaged in, and should not be as wild as a personal email address.
Step 2. Create an address based on personal interests
Think about things you're interested in (and need other people to know about), and try to incorporate those things into an email address. If you're good at playing the guitar, for example, you can use the word "guitar" in your address. If you like strawberries, you can create an address like “my name.strawberry.”
- Think of a catchy-sounding word to place before or after what you're interested in, and combine the two to create an email address. For example, if you want to highlight your love of guitar in your email address, you could create an address like "guitardude97" or "guitarjams."
- Keep in mind that your interests may change. Try to choose something that you enjoy in the long run, and not something that you are interested in for a moment.
Step 3. Try to include your name in the address
You can add initials, last names, first names, middle names, or even full names. Since you want to come up with a cool address, try pairing your name with something else that describes you (e.g. things you're interested in).
Method 2 of 3: Giving a Unique Touch
Step 1. Try combining two words to form one word
For example, if your name is Enzy, the words “serious” and “rocker” can be combined to create an address like “EnzySeriocker”. Try matching words with the same syllable with words ending in the same. As an alternative method, choose a word you like (e.g. “laser” or “turbo”) and use that word to describe another word, such as “laserpiano” or “seblakturbo”. You can choose a randomly described word.
Instead of underscores, you can capitalize the first letter of each word to separate the two words. For example: "LaserPiano" or "SeblakTurbo"
Step 2. Try not to make an address that is too general (or even haphazard)
Avoid using abstract numbers or year of birth as these elements are considered too mundane and can reduce the originality of the address. However, you can apply more general style elements if you ultimately want to use those addresses for a more professional extend.
- For example, "[email protected]" or "[email protected]" are more “general” email addresses. On the other hand, addresses like this seem simple and straightforward. In the end, whether or not an address is cool will depend on your own perception.
- "[email protected]" or "[email protected]" are examples of email addresses that seem “weird” or “arbitrary”. While it may sound cool, an address like this doesn't say much about you.
Step 3. Add dots or numbers to make the address more unique
If you created an address that you like, but find that it was already taken by another user, try adding a period or a number. You can add numbers that have a specific meaning, or you can simply pick numbers at random as you wish. As an example:
Step 4. Try using the wrong spelling
This tactic can be a great option to make your address appear more unique, as well as help you retain the main message of the address if another user has already taken the address you want. Make sure that the spelling of the word, even if it is incorrect, looks neat and sounds similar to the original word when pronounced. Words should also be easily recognizable, even if they are spelled incorrectly. For example, you can replace the letter “S” with “Z”, or the consonant sound “ks” with the letter “X” (or vice versa).
- You can replace the letter “S” with the letter “Z” in addresses such as "[email protected]" and "[email protected]".
- Addresses such as "[email protected]" and "[email protected]" replace the consonant "ks" with the letter "x".
Method 3 of 3: Creating an Account
Step 1. Ask someone for help
Get ideas from someone who knows you well or anyone you feel is good at making names. You can ask for help from friends, relatives, or parents. If you don't like their answers or ideas, don't worry and try to think of some options for yourself.
Try using a username generator if there's no one to turn to for help. Do a search using the keyword "username generator". With a generator service, you may be able to create a username or address that suits your taste
Step 2. Choose an email domain host
The email domain is the "@example.com" part of the address. A standard email service or program is usually considered good enough. However, some domains (eg AOL or Hotmail) may seem dated. Some sites also allow you to create your own domain. If you want to create your own domain, don't choose a long domain because people may be reluctant to type in a long address. Domains like "@gmail.com" or "@yahoo.com" are short, popular, and easy to remember choices.
Step 3. Create an email account
When you're ready, head over to the email service's site, click the "create an account" (or similar) button provided, and create a cool email address of your own choice. Type the address into the "username" or "login name" field.
Tips
- Add a number to the end of the address or username. If other users have already taken the address you want, try inserting a favorite number at the end of the address to make the address appear more unique. This number can be a birthday, age, current year of manufacture, or any other preferred number.
- Make sure you share your new email address with your friends. Do not let them keep sending messages to the old address.
- Create a memorable address. Don't forget the address, and make sure other people don't forget it easily.
Warning
- Don't make the address too personal. Maybe you need to send the address to a website or other person you don't know well. Therefore, do not include residential addresses, frequently used passwords, social security card numbers, or other information that should not fall into the wrong hands.
- Employers may not like applicants who use silly email addresses. It's a good idea to create a more standard email address for professional communication purposes.
- Don't create a long, unreasonable email address. This kind of address is not liked because people usually forget the address easily. Also, if you're sending a message to someone who doesn't know your new email address, there's a good chance that the recipient will feel confused or have trouble identifying your identity.
