You can change your name in Stumble Guys from the profile screen on the home page: tap your current name, edit the field, and confirm. Your first name is set when you create the account, and later changes cost gems, so pick the new name carefully before you confirm. This guide walks through every step on mobile, plus what to do when the name you want is rejected. If you still need the perfect name, generate one first in our Stumble Guys name generator.
Step-by-Step: Change Your Name in Stumble Guys
- Open Stumble Guys and wait for the home screen to load fully.
- Tap your profile name or avatar in the top-left corner of the screen.
- Tap the edit (pencil) icon next to your current name.
- Delete the old name and type or paste your new name.
- Check the cost. If this is a paid rename, the game shows the gem price before you confirm.
- Tap Confirm / OK. Your new name applies immediately in lobbies, races and the friends list.
That is the whole process — under a minute. Most problems happen at step 4, when the pasted name is too long or contains a symbol the game filters, which we cover below.
How Much Does a Name Change Cost?
When you create a Stumble Guys account, the name you enter at the start is free. After that, renaming is a premium action and the game charges gems, shown on the confirmation popup before anything is deducted. Prices can change with updates, so always read the popup instead of trusting old screenshots. Because renames are not free, serious players test their new name idea with friends first, and many copy a finished style from the Stumble Guys names with symbols list so there is nothing to fix afterwards.
Why Your New Name Gets Rejected
The game rejects a rename for three common reasons. The name is already taken: Stumble Guys names must be unique, so add a suffix, a symbol frame or a short number. The name is too long: heavy symbol decorations count as several characters; shorten the frame or use a compact style from the name decorator. The name contains filtered characters or words: remove rare symbols one by one until the game accepts it, and avoid anything offensive, which can also lead to reports.
Changing Your Name on a New Account vs an Old Account
On a brand-new account you simply type your name during setup, which is the best moment to use a styled name because it costs nothing. On an old account with progress, skins and friends, never create a fresh account just for a rename — the gem cost is far cheaper than losing your inventory. Link your account (Google, Apple or Facebook) before renaming so your progress is backed up if you switch phones. Players who play ranked also like to match their new identity to a tryhard style from our sweaty Stumble Guys names list at the same time.
Tips Before You Spend Gems
- Paste the name into a notes app first and check every symbol renders on your phone.
- Keep the readable part of the name first — symbols after the word are safer than symbols before it.
- Ask a friend to search your new name after the change to confirm it displays correctly.
- Avoid copying a famous creator’s exact name; impersonation reports can force another paid rename.
- Save two or three backup names from the funny Stumble Guys names list in case your first pick is taken.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the first name change in Stumble Guys free?
The name you choose when creating your account is free. Later changes are made from the profile screen and the game shows a gem price on the confirmation popup before the rename goes through.
Can I change my Stumble Guys name to one with symbols?
Yes, most standard Unicode symbols and fancy letters are accepted. If a name is rejected, one of the symbols is filtered or the total length is too long — simplify the decoration and try again.
Why does Stumble Guys say my name is already taken?
Names are unique across the game, so another player registered it first. Add a small symbol, a suffix like OP or YT, or a short number to make your version unique.
Will changing my name delete my skins or progress?
No. A rename only changes how your name appears. Your skins, gems, tokens, friends and stats stay on the same account, especially if it is linked to Google, Apple or Facebook.
