Discord Blank Name: Complete Guide to Invisible Usernames in 2025

Blank Discord names rely on invisible Unicode characters, not glitches. The key is understanding where Discord accepts them and how to revert the change if something misbehaves.

Naming Targets

1. Username (global @handle): must remain visible because Discord enforces printable characters.
2. Display name (profile-wide): accepts invisible characters and appears in most member lists.
3. Server nickname (per server): safest sandbox for experiments because moderators still see the real username.

Method 1: Blank Display Name

Desktop: Copy Zero-Width Space (U+200B) from blankspacecopy.net open Settings > Profiles, clear the display name, paste once, save, then reopen a member list to verify the blank entry.

Mobile: Copy the same character in a browser, open the Discord app, tap the profile avatar, choose Edit Profile, clear the display name, paste, and save. If the first paste fails, repeat and save again.

Method 2: Blank Server Nickname

Desktop: Copy U+200B, right-click the server icon or your avatar, select Edit Server Profile, clear the nickname, paste, and save.

Mobile: Open the server header, tap Members, select your name, choose Change Nickname, paste, and save.

Display Name vs. Nickname

Display names affect every server and direct message, delivering consistent invisibility but occasionally confusing friends. Server nicknames live inside one community and can be reverted quickly, making them ideal for trials or roleplay servers. Start with a nickname to confirm the character works, then promote it to the display name once satisfied.

Troubleshooting

• Save button disabled: the field is empty; re-copy U+200B or try Zero-Width Non-Joiner (U+200C).
• Strange glyph appears: the client font cannot render that code point; switch to U+200C.
• Name reverts after update: Discord may normalize the field; reapply or store a macro.
• Difficult to mention yourself: expected behavior—share your user ID so friends can use the <@USERID> format.

Permissions and Reverting

The Change Nickname permission is required on any server where you want a blank nickname, and moderators can overwrite it at any time. To revert, follow the same path you used during setup, type a normal string, and save; the change is instant.

Quick Reference

• Primary glyph: U+200B (Zero-Width Space)
• Backup glyph: U+200C (Zero-Width Non-Joiner)
• Fast test bed: server nickname
• Global effect: display name
• Recovery: retype a visible name in the same field