Where Facebook accepts stylish text
Facebook is strict about profile and Page names and relaxed about everything else. Check this before you try to change a name.
| Place | Stylish text |
|---|---|
| Profile name | Not allowed. The name policy rules out symbols and unusual characters |
| Page name | Reviewed by Facebook. Symbols and unusual capitalization may be refused |
| Bio and intro | Works |
| Posts and comments | Works |
| Messenger nicknames | Works |
| Group names | Works |
How to make a stylish name for Facebook
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Step 1
Type the name
Enter your name, nickname, Page name or group name in the box.
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Step 2
Browse 7 fonts
The name appears in script, bold script, Fraktur, double struck, bubble, square and fullwidth characters as you type.
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Step 3
Check the decorated versions
Below the fonts are 24 decorated names: 12 symbol frames such as stars, crowns and brackets, each in plain and script lettering.
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Step 4
Copy and paste
Press Copy next to a style and paste it into your Facebook bio, a post, a comment or a group name.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a stylish name as my Facebook profile name?
Usually not. Facebook's name policy for personal profiles does not allow symbols, unusual characters or decorative punctuation, and a name change that uses them is likely to be rejected. Use stylish text where Facebook accepts any characters: your bio, posts, comments, nicknames in Messenger and group names.
Where do stylish names work on Facebook?
Stylish Unicode text works in your profile bio, posts, comments, stories text, Messenger nicknames, and group names and descriptions. Page names are reviewed by Facebook and must not use symbols or unusual capitalization, so a decorated Page name may be refused.
Which fonts does the stylish name generator make?
Seven: script, bold script, Fraktur (gothic), double struck, bubble (circled letters), square and fullwidth. It also makes 24 decorated names by wrapping your text in 12 symbol frames such as ★ stars ★, ♛ crowns ♛ and 【brackets】, once in plain letters and once in script.
Are these real fonts?
No. They are standard Unicode characters that look like different fonts, such as mathematical script letters and circled letters. That is why they survive copy and paste and show on phones and computers without installing anything. Accented letters, punctuation and emojis stay as typed.
Why do some stylish letters show as boxes?
A box or question mark means the device has no glyph for that Unicode character. It is most common with the square and Fraktur styles on older phones. Script, bold script and fullwidth have the widest support, so pick one of those if your audience uses older devices.
Do I need an account to use it?
No. There is nothing to install and no account. Type the name, copy a style and paste it into Facebook.
Last updated by the Made to Spark team.
