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Discord Symbols Copy Paste — Make Your Profile Stand Out

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Let's be honest — a plain Discord username is boring. Everyone's seen it, nobody remembers it. But add a few well-placed symbols? Suddenly you're interesting. You've got aesthetic. You've got personality.

Discord has rules about what you can use, but there's still a ton of room to get creative. I've put together the best symbols that work on Discord, organized by style so you can find exactly what fits your vibe.

✨ Aesthetic & Pretty Symbols

These are the ones that make everything look softer and more intentional. Hearts, flowers, stars — the classics for a reason.

♡ ♥ ❥ ❦ ❧ ꒰ ♡ ꒱ ᥫ᭡ ✿ ❀ ⋆ ˚

More aesthetic symbols on our Aesthetic Symbols page

Discord bio examples:

♛ Cool & Edgy Symbols

Want something with a bit more attitude? Crowns, crosses, and bold symbols give your profile a different energy.

♔ ♕ ♚ ♛ ✞ ✠ ✝ ☠ ☤ ⚔ ⚓ ⚡

See our Heart Symbols and Crown Symbols pages

Username ideas:

→ Arrows & Pointer Symbols

Arrows are practical and look clean. Use them to direct attention or just add some directional flow to your profile.

→ ↓ ← ↑ ↗ ↘ ⇢ ⇣ ➜ ➤ ↳ ⤵ ⇢

Full collection at Arrow Symbols

Bio examples:

✖ Special Characters & Shapes

These are great for creating visual interest without being too flashy. Geometric shapes, cross marks, and mathematical symbols.

✖ ✗ ✘ ☓ ✕ ○ ◯ □ ■ △ ▽ ◇ ◈

More at Check Mark Symbols

☾ Moon, Star & Celestial Symbols

Dreamy vibes for sure. These work great if you're into astrology, space, or just like that mystical aesthetic.

☾ ☽ ✦ ✧ ☆ ★ ✩ ✪ ⋆ ˚ ☀ ☁ ☂

Check out Moon Symbols and Star Symbols

Bio templates:

Bracket & Frame Symbols

Brackets are perfect for organizing text and giving your profile a clean, structured look. Super popular in gaming and K-pop communities.

「」 『』 〖〗 ꒰꒱ ﹙﹚ ⟨⟩ 【】 〔〕

More at Bracket Symbols

How to use them:

Complete Discord Bio Templates

Ready to use? Here are some pre-made bio templates. Just swap in your details and you're set.

Gamer

🎮 FPS games · late night gamer ·
→ hit me up for duels

Creator / Artist

✿ digital artist · animator ·
「 commissions open 」

Chill / Minimal

· music · memes · coding
♡ low energy, high vibes ♡

Community / Server Owner

⟡ server owner since 2020
→ join [link] for the squad

Discord Symbol Rules & What Works

Before you go crazy, here's what you need to know about Discord's symbol policies:

Tips for Great Discord Profiles

  1. Keep it readable. Your bio should still say something. Symbols enhance the message, they don't replace it.
  2. Match your aesthetic. Hearts and flowers for soft vibes, moons and stars for dark vibes, clean brackets for minimal vibes.
  3. Test on different devices. Some symbols might look different on mobile vs. desktop. Stick to widely-supported Unicode.
  4. Be consistent. If you use a certain style of symbols in your bio, carry that through to your server roles and channels.
  5. Update regularly. Your profile should grow with you. Swap symbols as your style changes.

More Symbols for Your Profiles

If you're looking for more than just Discord symbols, we've got you covered:

All symbols on iLoveSymbols are one-click copy, work on Discord and every other platform, and won't break your formatting. No installs needed — just click and paste.

FAQs About Discord Symbols

Q: Can I use symbols in my Discord username?
A: You can use symbols in your display name (the one everyone sees), but the actual username (with the #numbers) needs to be alphanumeric only.

Q: Do these symbols work on mobile Discord?
A: Yes, all the symbols on this page work on both desktop and mobile Discord. They're standard Unicode characters that display consistently.

Q: Why do some symbols show as squares or question marks?
A: That means the device doesn't support that particular Unicode character. Stick to the symbols shown here — they all have wide support.

Q: Can I use Zalgo text on Discord?
A: Discord filters out most Zalgo (super glitchy) text because it can be hard to read. Stick to the symbols shown here for best results.