How to Add Nicknames to Your Friend on Snapchat
Snapchat never fails to give you a personalized experience. Did you know that you can add nicknames to your friend on Snapchat?
You can rename your friend's username with a nickname of your choice or anything else that you wish to call them; just the way you can change your username on Snapchat. However, nobody but only you can view the nickname.
So, if you are curious to learn how to give a nickname to your friend on Snapchat, then you need to go through the guide given below.
How To Change a Friend's Name On Snapchat
Add Nicknames to Your Friend on Snapchat in 7 Easy Steps
Step-1 Open the Snapchat App: The first step in the entire process is to tap on the yellow-colored icon on your smartphone to open Snapchat. You can see the image given below for reference.
The app is available for free on both Android and well as iOS. You can simply download it from the App Store or Play Store.
Step-2 Click on the Chat Icon: Snapchat home screen will appear in front of you. At the bottom of the screen, you will find a "Chat" icon as shown below, next to the lens icon. Henceforth, tap on the "Chat" icon to move further in the process.
Step-3 Click on the Friend’s Bitmoji: The chat section will appear on your screen. To add nicknames to your friend on Snapchat, click on their Bitmoji.
Step-4 Click on the Three Dot Icon: Once you click on their Bitmoji, Snapchat will guide you to the next screen. You will find three dots on the top right corner of the screen, next to the share icon. Therefore, click on the three dots to proceed further.
Step-5 Tap on Edit Name: A menu will appear on your screen. You will find several options like Remove Friend, Clear Conversation, Delete Chats, etc. Scroll through to find the "Edit Name" option and tap on it.
Step-6 Type the Desired Name: After that, a notification will pop up where you will be asked to type the desired name for your friend. Enter whatever pleases you.
Step-7 Click on Save: Once you're done, click on save to finally add nicknames to your friend on Snapchat.
Can My Friend See that I Changed Their Name on Snapchat?
No, and that's the fun part. Snapchat will not notify your friend that you have changed their name. Moreover, even they can't see their changed name until you show them.
Whatever you change your friend's name to, it stays to you only. It is a display name that you have chosen for your friend.
Does Snapchat Send a Notification When Someone Views My Profile?
Unlike Linkedin, Snapchat doesn't notify you when someone visits your profile. If someone visits your profile to see old chats, snaps, or snap scores, you do not receive any sort of notification.
However, the app does notify you when someone sends you an add request or when someone takes a screenshot. The app also doesn't notify you when you remove a friend on Snapchat.
How to Delete a Chat on Snapchat?
It's very easy to delete a chat on Snapchat.
- Open the chat window of your friend.
- Hold the chat that you want to delete.
- A menu will appear on the screen. Select "Delete".
- Snapchat will send you a confirmation notification. Tap on "Delete chat" to confirm.