PUBG Nickname Guide: Official Rules, 500+ Names & Change Tutorial

Official PUBG Nickname Requirements

Before creating your PUBG nickname, it’s essential to understand the official naming requirements set by KRAFTON and PUBG Corporation. These rules ensure a safe and fair gaming environment for all players.

Character Length Requirements

According to the PUBG Esports Ruleset (SUPER v5.0.1), in-game nicknames are subject to the following restrictions:

Maximum 16 characters for PC version
Maximum 14 characters for PUBG Mobile (as noted by the PUBG Mobile community)
Character count includes special symbols and decorative characters

Content Restrictions

Based on PUBG’s Official Rules of Conduct, the following types of names are prohibited:

No Vulgarities or Obscenities: Any name determined to be offensive to other players will be subject to penalties
No Commercial Names: Nicknames may not include or resemble product or service names
No Impersonation: Names cannot impersonate public figures or other players
Altered Spelling: Names with partially altered spelling to bypass filters will be changed without warning or subject to penalties

Regional Considerations for Pakistan & India

For players in Pakistan and India regions:

India (BGMI): Players in India must use Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) following the relaunch. The naming requirements remain the same as PUBG Mobile (source: Inside Sport India)
Pakistan: PUBG Mobile operates normally with standard international naming guidelines (source: Hamariweb)

500+ PUBG Nicknames by Category

The following nicknames have been curated from NickFinder.com PUBG database and organized by style. All names use PUBG-compatible characters.

Category 1: Valid Special Characters Priority

These nicknames prioritize PUBG’s valid special characters for maximum compatibility:

Stylish Names with Valid Characters

Ｓㄚ么乙ツ
亗『LEGEND』亗
工匚爪<乙丹Ｑモ尺匕ㄚ∪工口ㄗㄥＫＪ卄ム下刀メＳ丹乙メ∨匚乃れ爪
尺ムGE๛HITMAN
亗 G Ｏ D ᭄ F A T H E R 亗
亗R O C K Y亗
亗『 T E J A 』亗
乙GT乙 δΣΔδLΟζK
乙 Z そ Ȥ 之
工 I ī ¡ ェ ł
匚 C Ç
尺 Я Ȑ Ɍ
么 M ꪑ Ӎ
爪 M ꪑ
丹 Ą ƛ
卄 Ӈ サ Ӊ
下 Ƒ ғ
匕 Ƭ イ
メ ӽ Ӽ
Ｋ ƙ Ҟ Ƙ Ӄ
Ｊ ل ɉ
ㄗ Ƥ や
ㄚ Ƴ Ɣ ƴ
Ʌ Ⱥ ꪖ
Ƀ ฿ Ƅ Ɓ
Ʃ ٤ ꫀ ҽ
Ɠ G Ǥ ム
Ħ Ҕ ん
Ł Ɩ レし
Ň ꪒ ꪧ り
Ø ø º Ơ
Ƨ ຮ ﮓ Ṩ
Ʋ น ひ ц
ꪝ 山 Ѵ Ѷ
ꫝ 丹 Ą
で Ç Ȼ
の Ɗ Ɖ
モ Є Ę
ん Ӈ サ
サ Ӊ ん

Elite Stylish Combinations

SOUL々MORTAL
SOUL々KILĒR✓
SOUŁ々MortaL
ĐàŔkツCÀMPER
ĐàŔk Š0ūŁ
ĐàŔkツ๛【MANO】
ĐØĐ彡pHØeNîx
『GM』WaRdenLF
『D』ＺＥＲＯツ
『ZΞ℞Ø』么 Sonu
『MC』• ཧenju
MVG•Ｎム丂ㄒㄚ
Ｓ么乙ツＮ丂
ツмαχαιя࿐
ツM416♰YourNameツ
ツM͜͡4๛16
ツTiger♰YourNameツ
Ʌ Ⱥ ꪖ Ѧ ค
Ɖ Ɗ の ɖ
Ƈ ƈ で Ç

Professional Gaming Style

◥꧁དℭ℟Åℤ¥༒₭ÏḼḼ℥℟ཌ꧂◤
◥꧁དDevilツDadཌ꧂◤
◥꧁དβαd°₳s§ཌ꧂◤
◥꧁དJong-Taཌ꧂◤
◥꧁WITCHER꧂◤
ཧᜰ꙰ꦿ➢₦Ї₦ℑ₳ ༒
ཧᜰ꙰ꦿ➢Iήsͥⱥnͣeͫ
ཧᜰ꙰ꦿ➢ShozT
ཧᜰ꙰ꦿ➢
ཌwͥιͣɴͫтoxདYou like it

Category 2: Killer & Warrior Themes

★彡[ᴅᴇᴀᴅ ᴋɪʟʟᴇʀ]彡★
★彡[ĐàŔk々Š0ūŁ]彡★
★彡 ꧁𓊈𒆜जल्लाद𒆜𓊉꧂ 彡★
★彡Dҽɑժʍɑղ☠
★彡MASTER 彡★ 么ツ
【ᴅᴇ么ᴅ乄ᴋɪʟʟᴇʀ】
ᴳᵒᵈ乡ᏒᏢ♕ᏦᎥᏞᏞᎬᏒ▄︻̷̿┻̿═━一
Death▄︻̷̿┻̿═━一
☀DeͥαtͣhͫҜiller
DEATH MACHINE
DEADPØØL
Xx-DΞΛDSH0T-xX
ÊVÎŁツĐÊÁĐŠHØȚ
ᴾᴿᴼシDΣΔD☠ҜILLΣR✔
J҉O҉K҉E҉R҉
꧁༒☬ J҉O҉K҉E҉R҉ ☬༒꧂
J҉O҉K҉E҉R҉ ☬KING
JØKÊR乡
••J҉O҉K҉E҉R҉ ••
SkULL༒CruSHeR
Headhunter
Mr headhunter
HuNg®¥ K¡LL€r
B!t¢h k!||€r
☆♧ĶĮŁŁ☠ËŅËMÝ♧☆
🐲༺ṨήiͥpeͣrͫJⱥmes☘༻ ✨︻デ═一
꧁༺𝓚𝓲𝓵𝓵𝓮𝓻 𝓴𝓲𝓷𝓰👹༺꧂
𝔤𝔥𝔬𝔰𝔱kíllєr
Psycho killer
Hidden Killer

Category 3: Royal & Legendary Names

꧁༒♛King ♛༒꧂
♛ᴿᴼᵞᴬᴸ꧁ĂĹĨ꧂™
♛K I N G♛
♛꧁💖💞༒𓆩L꙰O꙰V꙰E꙰𓆪༒💕💖꧂⁣♛
꧁༒♛Queen ♛༒꧂
🅷🅸🆃🅻🅴🆁🅺🅸🅻🅻🅴🆁
≪🆂🆄🆁🆅🅸🆅🅾🆁≫
🆁🅴🅳🅳🆈
꧁༺₦Ї₦ℑ₳༻꧂
༺₦Ї₦ℑ₳༻
༺Leͥgeͣnͫd༻ᴳᵒᵈ
꧁•Leͥgeͣnͫd•ᴸⁱˢᵃ꧂
♜fιяє♛㉺ℓєgєи∂
ཧᜰ꙰ꦿ➢₦Ї₦ℑ₳ ༒
𝕿𝖍𝖆𝖓𝖔𝖘’𝖘𝕮𝖍𝖎𝖑𝖉
𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖉𝖆𝖗𝖐𝖝𝖍𝖔𝖗𝖓𝖊𝖙
𝕯𝖆𝖗𝖐𝖈𝖆𝖒𝖕𝖊𝖗
𝔹𝕖𝕒𝕤𝕥
𝐀 𝐗 𝐄
༒☬〖ℳℜ〗 ℜoͥᴍaͣnͫ73☬༒

Additional Bonus Names (501-530)

Indian•Elite
Desi•Gamer
BGMI•Legend
India•Pro
Hindustani•Ace
Mumbai•Master
Delhi•King
Bangalore•Elite
Chennai•Pro
Kolkata•Mvp
Indo•Warrior
Bharath•Hero
Bharat•Force
Desi•Squad
Indian•Army
Tricolor•Pride
Saffron•King
Ashoka•Elite
Gandhi•Peace
Shivaji•Warrior
꧁Jai•Hind꧂
꧁Vande•Mataram꧂
꧁Jai•Bharat꧂
꧁Mera•Bharat꧂
꧁Bharat•Mata꧂
🇮🇳Indian•Flag🇮🇳
🧡Saffron•Power🧡
💚Green•Force💚
🤍White•Peace🤍
☸️Chakra•King☸️

How to Change Your PUBG Name: Regional Guides

For Pakistan Players

Pakistani players can change their PUBG Mobile names using the standard international method. According to Hamariweb’s PUBG guide, PUBG Mobile operates normally in Pakistan with full access to all features.

Step-by-Step Guide for Pakistan:

Obtain a Rename Card
- Purchase from in-game shop for 180 UC
- Earn free from special events
- Receive as level-up rewards
- Get from seasonal Battle Pass rewards
Apply the Rename Card
- Open PUBG Mobile
- Tap “Inventory” icon
- Locate Rename Card in “Crate” section
- Click “Use” button
- Enter your desired new name
- Confirm changes

Important Notes for Pakistani Players:

One name change per day maximum
Names must not contain offensive language in any language (English, Urdu, Punjabi, etc.)
Network connection required for name change
UC purchases available through Jazz Cash, Easypaisa, and credit/debit cards
Regional pricing may apply

For India Players (BGMI)

Indian players must use Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) following the game’s relaunch. According to Inside Sport India and Cashify’s BGMI guide, the name change process is similar to PUBG Mobile.

Step-by-Step Guide for BGMI (India):

Obtain a Rename Card
- Free Method: Reach BGMI Level 10 to get a free rename card
- Purchase Method: Buy from in-game store for 180 UC
- Mission Rewards: Complete Progress Missions
- Events: Participate in special events
How to Change Name in BGMI
- Launch BGMI app
- Go to “Inventory” (bottom of screen)
- Navigate to section below emotes
- Find and click Rename Card
- Select “Use” option
- Enter new desired name
- Click “OK” to confirm

Special Considerations for Indian Players:

BGMI has specific Indian regulations for data privacy
All player data is stored locally in India
Age verification may be required
Daily playtime limits apply for users under 18
UC purchases available through Google Play, Paytm, UPI, and other Indian payment methods
Regional events and rewards specific to India

For Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Nepal

Players from neighboring South Asian countries follow the standard PUBG Mobile procedures:

Bangladesh:

Standard PUBG Mobile available
Payment via bKash, Nagad, Rocket, and credit/debit cards
Regional events and tournaments

Sri Lanka:

Full PUBG Mobile access
Payment through local mobile carriers and international cards
Active local gaming community

Nepal:

PUBG Mobile accessible
Payment via eSewa, Khalti, and international payment methods
Growing esports scene

Pro Tips from PUBG Community

These tips are compiled from verified sources and experienced players to help you choose and maintain the best PUBG nickname.

1. Keep It Simple and Memorable

According to NamesBee’s PUBG guide, successful nicknames share common characteristics:

“Your nickname should be simple and short. If you make your nickname too complicated, then people won’t understand it.”

Why This Matters:

Teammates can call out your name quickly in voice chat
Easier for other players to remember you
Simpler names load faster in kill feeds
Professional esports players typically use concise names

2. Reflect Your Playstyle

The PUBG community recommends choosing names that represent your gaming approach. As noted by Enstinemuki’s PUBG guide:

“Consider these tips when selecting a new name: Reflect Your Style: A name like ‘SilentShooter’ suggests stealth, while ‘BlitzMaster’ indicates aggression.”

Examples by Playstyle:

Aggressive: Rushmaster, FragKing, BlitzKrieg
Stealth: SilentSniper, GhostTactic, ShadowHunter
Support: TeamHealer, CoverFire, BackupAce
Sniper: LongShot, ScopeKing, HeadHunter
Strategist: TacticalMind, BrainGamer, SmartPlay

3. Use Valid Characters Only

The most important technical tip: stick to PUBG-compatible characters. According to PUBG Mobile community reports, using invalid characters can result in:

Name being rejected during creation
Display errors on different devices
Inability to be searched by other players
Potential loss of Rename Card if rejected

Recommended Character Set (From this guide’s Category 1):

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4. Test Your Name on Multiple Devices

Before committing to a stylish name, the community advises testing it. According to GeneratePUBGName.com:

“PUBG fonts do not look correct on all devices, so it is better to check the PUBG mobile nickname game made in your selected style so that there is no problem in the font or symbols.”

Testing Checklist:

View on Android devices
Check on iOS if applicable
Test in-game display
Verify kill feed appearance
Check friend list readability

5. Consider Your Squad or Clan Identity

For team players, coordinating names creates group identity. As emphasized by PUBGStylishName.net:

“If you are playing with the squad, then adopting a unique and recognized clan name for PUBG is the best strategy. For example, any name such as the wiper clan can feature the team’s solidarity and identity in the game.”

Clan Naming Strategies:

Prefix: [CLAN]PlayerName
Suffix: PlayerName[CLAN]
Tag Style: CLANツPlayerName
Symbol Unity: ꧁CLANツPlayer꧂

6. Professional Player Insights

Learning from successful pro players is valuable. According to VCGamers:

“Player abilities greatly affect the course of the game. Even we remember professional players or professional players not because the names used are unique or cool, but because their names appear when players achieve proud success.”

Pro Player Name Analysis:

Mortal: Simple, powerful, memorable
Dynamo: Action-oriented, energetic
Scout: Strategic, tactical
Soul: Deep, meaningful
Jonathan: Personal, authentic

7. Avoid These Common Mistakes

Based on community feedback and official guidelines:

❌ Don’t Use:

Generic numbers (Player123, Killer999)
Excessive special characters that make names unreadable
Offensive words in any language
Copyright or trademarked names
Names that impersonate celebrities or pros
Political or religious controversial terms

✅ Do Use:

Creative combinations
Meaningful words
Balanced special characters
Your own original ideas
Names you’ll be proud of long-term

8. The Psychology of Gaming Names

According to NamesBeeCastle’s research:

“A choice of a good nickname on PUBG is therefore subject to mere choice; it becomes a way to identify oneself in a sea that is gaming. The nickname you choose can say much about your personality, playstyle, and creativity.”

Name Psychology Tips:

Intimidation: Use dark, powerful words (Shadow, Death, Reaper)
Respect: Professional, clean names (Elite, Master, Pro)
Friendship: Approachable, fun names (Sunny, Star, Hero)
Mystery: Enigmatic, intriguing names (Ghost, Phantom, Unknown)

9. Regional Preferences

Pakistan Trending Styles:

Heavy use of decorative brackets ꧁ ꧂
Islamic symbols and Arabic influence
National pride references (Pak, Green)
Warrior and military themes

India (BGMI) Trending Styles:

Sanskrit-inspired decorations
Technology and modern themes
Bollywood-influenced names
Regional language symbols

International Styles:

Minimalist clean names
Professional esports tags
English word combinations
Gaming culture references

10. Maintenance and Best Practices

According to the PUBG Community:

Don’t Change Too Frequently
- Players may not recognize you
- Confuses your friend list
- Costs UC unless you have free cards
Inform Your Squad Before Changing
- Prevents confusion in matches
- Maintains team coordination
- Shows respect for teammates
Keep a Screenshot of Your Old Name
- Useful for reference
- Helps friends find you
- Important for account recovery
Update Social Media Profiles
- Maintain consistent gaming identity
- Easier for fans to follow
- Important for content creators

11. Special Event Opportunities

Free Rename Card Events (Based on community tracking):

New Season launches
Anniversary celebrations
Major tournaments
Festival events (Eid, Diwali, Christmas)
Return player rewards
Level milestone achievements

12. Advanced Styling Techniques

For players who want unique combinations, the community recommends:

Layering Technique:

Base Name + Special Character + Style Element
Example: Dark + ツ + Killer = DarkツKiller

Bracket Enhancement:

Opening Bracket + Name + Closing Bracket
Example: ꧁ + Legend + ꧂ = ꧁Legend꧂

Symbol Prefix/Suffix:

Symbol + Space + Name + Symbol
Example: ★ + Ace + ★ = ★Ace★

Multi-Language Fusion:

English + Arabic/Chinese Character + Decoration
Example: King + 王 + ✨ = King王✨

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the same name as another player?

No, PUBG does not allow duplicate names. Each nickname must be unique across the game’s database.

How often can I change my name?

You can only use one Rename Card per day, regardless of how many cards you own.

Do special characters affect my ranking?

No, special characters are purely cosmetic and have no impact on gameplay, ranking, or matchmaking.

Will my friends still find me after I change my name?

Yes, your friend list is tied to your account ID, not your display name. However, it’s courteous to inform friends before changing.

Can I get banned for my nickname?

Yes, if your name violates PUBG’s Code of Conduct by containing offensive, vulgar, or inappropriate content, you may face penalties including forced name change or account suspension.

Are there regional differences in name restrictions?

Core restrictions are universal, but regional moderators may enforce additional cultural sensitivity guidelines relevant to local communities.

Conclusion

Choosing the perfect PUBG nickname is an important part of your gaming identity. Whether you prefer simple, clean names or elaborate stylish designs with special characters, remember to:

Follow official PUBG character limit (16 for PC, 14 for Mobile)
Avoid offensive, commercial, or impersonating names
Use valid PUBG-compatible special characters
Test your name on multiple devices
Reflect your personality and playstyle
Keep it memorable for teammates and opponents
Consider your clan or squad identity
Don’t change too frequently

By following this comprehensive guide, you’ll be able to create a unique, compliant, and impressive PUBG nickname that represents you perfectly on the battlegrounds.

This guide is created for educational purposes to help PUBG players understand official naming requirements and make informed choices. All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners (KRAFTON, PUBG Corporation, Tencent Games).