Brawl Stars Name Style

By Maya Chen, lettering designer and type educator · Checked by Jordan Hale · October 2026 · How we review content

Key facts

Brawl Stars player names must be 2 to 15 characters long, according to Supercell Support, and symbols and frames count toward that total.
Supercell recommends against emoji, special characters such as &, % and $, and non-Latin letters in a Brawl Stars name, because they may not display or may make the name invisible.
Styled Unicode letters are not plain Latin letters, so they carry the same display risk in Brawl Stars that Supercell describes for non-Latin letters.
A Brawl Stars name change is free the first time, then costs 60, 90 and 120 gems, then 150 gems from the fifth change on, with a 3-day wait between changes (Supercell Support).
Brackets or other frames can use up to a third of the 15-character Brawl Stars name limit, so keep styled names compact.
Small caps and bold sans stay closest to normal letterforms, which makes them the most readable Brawl Stars name styles on a small phone screen.

Where fancy letters work on Brawl Stars

Each Brawl Stars profile field has its own rules. Open Compatibility & details on any style above to see whether your text fits.

Player namePartly
Limit: 15 chars
2–15 characters (Supercell Support). Supercell recommends against emoji, special characters such as &, % and $, and non-Latin letters, because they may not display or may make the name invisible. Styled Unicode letters are not plain Latin letters, so they carry the same risk.
Name change costNo
First change free, then 60, 90 and 120 gems, then 150 gems for the fifth and every later change, with a 3-day wait between changes (Supercell Support).
Club name and descriptionPartly
Club fields are separate text boxes with their own limits, which we have not verified. Test styled text there before sharing a club invite.
Supercell ID and socialsYes
Your display name on Discord, YouTube or Twitch can be fully styled, which is a safer place for the decorative version of your Brawl Stars name.

Field	Fancy letters?	Limit	Notes
Player name	Partly	15 chars	2–15 characters (Supercell Support). Supercell recommends against emoji, special characters such as &, % and $, and non-Latin letters, because they may not display or may make the name invisible. Styled Unicode letters are not plain Latin letters, so they carry the same risk.
Name change cost	No	—	First change free, then 60, 90 and 120 gems, then 150 gems for the fifth and every later change, with a 3-day wait between changes (Supercell Support).
Club name and description	Partly	—	Club fields are separate text boxes with their own limits, which we have not verified. Test styled text there before sharing a club invite.
Supercell ID and socials	Yes	—	Your display name on Discord, YouTube or Twitch can be fully styled, which is a safer place for the decorative version of your Brawl Stars name.

Sources: Supercell Support (changing your name)

This Brawl Stars name style generator turns your player name into small caps, bold sans and other Unicode styles you can copy, and shows how much of the 15-character limit each uses. It is for players who want a styled name and need to know Supercell’s rules before paying gems to rename.

The short version of the rules

Brawl Stars asks for a short player name: 2 to 15 characters, according to Supercell’s support page. The same page warns that emoji, special characters such as &, % and $, and non-Latin letters may not display or may make your name invisible, so fancy text is a gamble here. Supercell does not publish a list of characters that are safe, so the rename screen and a friend’s phone are the real test.

Because the limit is short, the style you choose matters more than on other platforms. A decorative frame such as brackets can use up to a third of the available space, so styled names need to be compact.

Part	What we know	Status
Player name length	2–15 characters	Supercell Support
Rename cost	First change free, then 60, 90, 120, then 150 gems each time; 3 days between changes	Supercell Support
Symbols and styled letters	Supercell recommends against emoji, special characters and non-Latin letters	Supercell Support
Club name	Separate field with its own limits	Not verified

Choosing a style that survives a small screen

Brawl Stars is played on phones, at speed, so names appear small. The most reliable styles are the ones that stay close to normal letterforms:

Small caps: compact, readable and fits the 15-character limit well.
Bold sans: thick strokes show up on small displays.
Superscript: tiny; use it for a short tag, not your whole name.
Monospace: a clean typewriter look.
Black squares: eye-catching but uppercase only and some letters may show in colour.
Gothic: looks cool in large sizes, but is dense on a phone.

Rank these by readability, not by how they look in the preview. A name your friends cannot read is a name they cannot invite.

Making the name fit

Count characters before you commit. A name with brackets, two symbols and a word is already near the limit. Some ways to cut length:

Use a single short word rather than two.
Drop the frame: brackets and stars cost two characters each.
Choose one symbol instead of three.
Abbreviate a long name rather than truncating it, because a cut-off name looks like a mistake.

If you are not sure how many characters a style uses, remember that most Unicode letters count as one character each in a text box, but a few symbols use more space behind the scenes. Test the final name in the box before you buy any rename.

What happens in clubs, chat and friend lists

Your name appears in several places: the lobby, the results screen, friend lists and club chat. Each may use a slightly different font size. A name that looks fine in the lobby can be clipped in a narrow list. Look at the name on a small phone, and ask a friend to check it on theirs. The valorant name style and Mobile Legends name style pages have similar advice for other mobile and PC titles.

Keep a plain-text fallback

Teammates who want to add you will often type your name into a search box. If your name is made of styled letters, a plain search may not find it. A name with a plain core, for example “Shadow” plus a styled symbol, is much easier to find than a fully styled one. If you want to be searchable, consider keeping your name in plain letters and putting the decoration in your club tag or social profiles.

Accessibility and fairness

Players who use screen readers or who have trouble distinguishing unusual characters may not be able to read a heavily styled name. Keep it moderate, avoid extreme glitch or stacked-mark styles, and never use styling to imitate another player’s name. Impersonation can violate the game’s rules and is also unkind. The game may remove names it considers offensive or misleading.

How to use the Brawl Stars name style generator

Type your name in the box.
Pick a style and check the result at small size.
Tap to copy.
Open Brawl Stars, go to the rename screen and paste.
If the name is rejected or looks wrong, try a plainer style.

Your text stays in your browser. The tool saves only your recent picks in local storage on your own device.

More name pages

If you play several games, see Clash of Clans name style and Free Fire name style for the same approach on other titles, and the stylish name generator for a general name tool with more styles.

A few naming patterns that fit 15 characters

Short names carry the most style. Some patterns that fit comfortably: one word with a capital in the middle, such as “ShadowFox”; a word and a number; or a short word with a single symbol. Aim for ten or fewer characters if you want room for a decorative mark, and keep the first letters distinctive, because lists often show only the start of a name.

Before you pay for a rename, write three candidates in a notes app, view each at phone size and ask a friend which is easiest to read. The cheapest rename is the one you never need.

Finally, check the name on both a small and a large screen. Tablets and phones scale text differently, and a name that looks sharp on a tablet can look cramped on a phone.

Pick a style with the brawl stars name style generator, check it at phone size, and keep a plain version of the name for friends who search for you.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Brawl Stars name style?

A Brawl Stars name style is a Unicode letter style you copy and paste into the name box. The generator only makes text. The game draws it in its own font and Supercell advises against non-Latin letters, so styled letters may show as boxes or make the name invisible.

How do I copy a stylish Brawl Stars name?

Type your name above, choose a style and tap Copy. Then paste it into the name change box in the game. Keep it between 2 and 15 characters, and ask a friend to check how it looks on their screen before you spend gems on another change.

Which Brawl Stars name style is easiest to read?

Small caps and bold sans. They stay closest to normal letterforms, which makes them the most readable styles on a small phone screen in the middle of a match. Heavy gothic and mixed symbols are harder to read and carry more display risk.

Can I use special symbols in my Brawl Stars name?

Supercell advises against it. Its support page says emoji, special characters such as &, % and $, and non-Latin letters may not display or may make your name invisible. Styled Unicode letters carry the same risk. If you try one, keep to common blocks such as small caps and bold sans and check how the name looks to a friend.

Can I use my Brawl Stars name on other platforms?

Yes, you can style the same name for Discord, YouTube or Twitch, where Unicode is widely accepted. This is a good way to use a fancier version without risking the in-game field. Use the generator to produce both a short game-safe version and a longer social version.

Can I style my Brawl Stars club name?

Club fields are separate text boxes with their own limits, which we have not verified. Test styled text there before sharing a club invite, and keep a plain core word so members can find the club if part of the name fails to display.

How many characters can a Brawl Stars name have?

Between 2 and 15 characters, according to Supercell Support. Symbols and decorative brackets use up part of that space, which means a styled name has to be shorter than a plain one.

Why does my styled name show boxes in Brawl Stars?

The game draws names with its own font. If a character is not in that font, you will see a box or a blank. This depends on the character, not on your device. Replace the symbol with a plainer one, or stick to letters that the game's font includes.

How much of my Brawl Stars name do frames take up?

Brackets or other frames can use up to a third of the 15-character limit, since every symbol counts the same as a letter. A frame on both sides of a name leaves a much shorter word, so keep styled names compact.

Does changing my Brawl Stars name cost gems?

The first change is free. After that Supercell charges 60 gems, then 90, then 120, and 150 gems for the fifth change and every one after it. You also have to wait 3 days between changes, so settle on a name before you pay for another one.

Will my teammates be able to read a fancy name?

Only if it stays readable. Small caps and bold sans are easy; heavy gothic and mixed symbols can be hard to read on a small phone screen in the middle of a match. Keep a recognisable core word so friends can find and recall you, and avoid names that are mostly decoration.

Why does Supercell advise against non-Latin letters in names?

Supercell says emoji, special characters such as &, % and $, and non-Latin letters may not display or may make the name invisible. Styled Unicode letters are not plain Latin letters, so they carry the same risk, and a name that disappears means another name change to fix.