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[–] TimberWolfAlpha ago 

Mine comes from Battletech.

When I got brigaded on reddit, I had to abandon my usual handle, and so I turned to my favorite Mech, the Timber Wolf omnimech, and it's Alpha Configuration.

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[–] cheeki ago 

I have a list if pseudonyms that I use for various things, if I think of something good I add it to the list.

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[–] lawofchaos ago 

It usually takes me fucking forever to come up with any nickname or pseudonym. Like if I'm making a new character in Skyrim for example, it will usually take me longer to think of a name for my character then it does to customize it's appearance. Then I'll go outside and have a smoke while I think of a name, maybe sniff around the internet for ideas and I'm never really ever happy with my final choice either. I hate it.

But as far as internet names go I try to stick with the ones I have now. Lawofchaos was born from trying to think of a name that contradicted itself, that had two opposites in it and this one was a winner in so many ways because it can mean anything I want it to really. And my other nick that I used to use (and sometimes still do) is 'Phenom', which is both the name of my CPU and the title of my all time favourite wrestler when I was a kid.

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[–] BigBoss ago 

It's... pretty good.

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[–] neonneophyte 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

A lot of thought. No process to it really. It took me 3 days to come up with this one.

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[–] AlkaiserSoze 0 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago 

My general web handle (which I will not post here), was simply another choice when the original name I wanted was taken. The original name was Alkaiser, from SaGa Frontier which is a game for the PSX in the late 90s. Obviously, my Voat nickname is an homage to those simple beginnings and youthful wonder at videogames. That being said, I decided to add some flair to it and combine it with the name of Keyser Soze from the film The Usual Suspects (a favourite of mine). Since adopting this nickname for both That Other Site and Voat, only one person has gotten both references without the subject itself being brought up.

So, try a play on popular titles/words/concepts which you hold dear. The portmanteau is an effective way to create a unique identifier that doesn't end up reading like xXx420BlazeEmSmokeEmxXx (just an example here, not a personal judgement on your handle). Alternatively, you can simply make something up and tack it onto a familiar name or phrase as I do with my general web handle. A delightful yet simple pun or play on words/numbers is also a good way to express yourself and keeps your name memorable.

In summation, there are many ways to create a nickname. In my opinion, I like keeping the name close to something dear to me. Some people prefer something funny that isn't directly associated with them. However, I feel that is enough about myself and others views. How did you choose your handle for Voat?