Visningsnamn

Visningsnamn, or display name, is a user-facing name shown to others within a digital system, such as a social network, online forum, game, or workplace application. It is typically chosen by the user and may differ from the login name or email used for authentication. In many services, the display name is not required to be unique, allowing multiple accounts to share the same visningsnamn.

The primary purpose of a visningsnamn is to identify a user in public interactions, profiles, comments, and messages. It is often visible to other users and can convey personality, branding, or privacy preferences. Display names are usually stored separately from identifiers used for login or access control, making it easier for users to update how they are shown without changing credentials.

Policy and management vary by platform. Users can usually set or edit their visningsnamn in profile settings. Platforms commonly impose rules on length, permitted character sets, and content (for example, prohibiting impersonation, hate speech, or profanity). Some services require moderation or verification for certain names, while others rely on automated checks or user reports to manage issues.

Privacy and security considerations include balancing expressiveness with safety. A display name can protect real identity or, conversely, lead to inadvertent disclosure if it resembles a real person. Localization is relevant in multilingual contexts, where visningsnamn is translated as display name, with regional terms such as visningsnamn or visningsnavn in Scandinavian languages.

See also: username, nickname, pseudonym, real name policy, profile name.