Symbols for Roblox Username — What Actually Works

February 13, 2026·8 min read

Roblox has strict username rules. You can't just use any symbol. Try to add a star or heart to your username and you'll get an error. But there are workarounds, and display names are much more flexible.

Let me break down what symbols work where, and how to make your Roblox identity stand out.

The Roblox Username Problem

Roblox usernames (the one you log in with) are extremely limited. You can only use:

Letters (A-Z, a-z)
Numbers (0-9)
Underscores (_)

That's it. No stars, no hearts, no special characters. Your actual username will always be plain text. There's no way around this.

Display Names Are Different

Here's the good news: Roblox display names (what other players see above your character) are way more flexible. Display names can include:

Letters and numbers
Some Unicode symbols
Emoji (on supported devices)
Accented characters

This is where you can get creative.

Symbols That Work in Roblox Display Names

Not all Unicode symbols work. Roblox filters many of them. Here are ones that consistently work:

Star Symbols

★ ☆ ✦ ✧ ⋆ ✮ ✯ ✩

Heart Symbols

♡ ♥ ❥ ❤ ❣ 🖤 🤍 💜

Arrow Symbols

→ ← ↑ ↓ ➤ ➽ ⟶ ⇢

Decorative Symbols

• · ─ │ ┌ ┐ └ ┘ ✦ ✧

How to Add Symbols to Your Display Name

Go to Roblox.com and log in
Click the gear icon (Settings)
Select "Account Info"
Find "Display Name" and click the edit icon
Copy a symbol from this page and paste it into your display name
Click "Save"

Display names can be changed once every 7 days, so make sure you like it before saving.

Popular Display Name Templates

Here are some pre-made display name ideas that work in Roblox:

★ PlayerName ★
♡ Name ♡
✦ Name ✦
→ Name
Name ←
⋆ ˚｡⋆ Name ⋆ ˚｡⋆
☆ﾟ.*･｡ﾟ Name

Symbols That DON'T Work

Roblox filters certain symbol categories. These won't work or will get your display name rejected:

Invisible characters — Roblox catches these now
Zalgo text — excessive combining characters
Box drawing characters — some are filtered
Obscure Unicode — anything rare is probably blocked

Mobile vs Desktop Differences

One thing to watch out for: symbols that look fine on your device might appear different on others.

Test your display name on mobile and desktop
Check both the Roblox app and the website
Some emoji display differently across platforms

Group Names and Game Titles

If you're creating a Roblox group or game, you have more symbol options. Group names and game titles support a wider range of Unicode characters than display names.

Popular choices for group names:

★ ♛ ☯ ⚜ ✞ ☠ ✿ ❀

Tips for Memorable Names

Keep it readable — too many symbols make your name hard to read
Be consistent — use the same style across platforms
Test before committing — the 7-day cooldown is real
Match your aesthetic — stars for dreamy vibes, arrows for dynamic energy

More Symbol Resources

Need more options? Check our full collections:

The Bottom Line

Your Roblox username will always be plain text — there's no way around that. But your display name is your canvas. Add stars, hearts, arrows, or decorative characters to stand out in-game.

Just remember: test on multiple devices, keep it readable, and be prepared to wait 7 days if you want to change it again.