Snapchat friend emojis are fun ways to spice up your Snapchat friend list and interactions. The emoji that shows up next to a friend’s name indicates your relationship and changes as your friendship progresses on Snapchat. There are many different friend emoji options to unlock.
How to Get Snapchat Friend Emojis
When you first add someone as a friend on Snapchat, a smiley emoji 😀 will appear next to their name. As you snap back and forth, your emoji will change based on how you interact.
To get different friend emojis, you need to:
- Send snaps, chat, react to stories, etc. Frequently interacting helps build your friend emoji.
- Maintain streaks by snapping daily.
- Interact directly instead of just viewing stories.
- Chat using the new Snapchat chat features.
It takes time and consistent interaction to unlock all the friend emoji options available on Snapchat. The specific requirements to get certain emojis are not publicly known, but here are some general guidelines:
Yellow Heart 💛
The yellow heart emoji appears after you and your friend have been #1 best friends for two consecutive weeks. This shows you frequently interact with this friend above all others.
Red Heart ❤️
The red heart emoji appears when you have been #1 best friends with someone for two months in a row. This heart is even harder to get than the yellow one!
Pink Hearts 💕
The pink hearts emoji appears when you have been #1 best friends with someone for two months in a row and you both snap a lot back and forth. This is the highest tier of friend emoji.
Baby 👶
The baby emoji appears if you just became friends with someone. As you continue snapping, it will turn into a smiley face after a few days.
Birthday Cake 🎂
The birthday cake emoji appears next to friends who have a birthday today. Make sure you wish them a happy birthday on Snapchat!
Grimacing Face 😬
The grimacing face emoji appears when your #1 best friend stops being your top friend for several weeks. Someone else has taken the top spot, so your emoji changes.
Smirking Face 😏
The smirking face emoji appears when you are one of your friend’s best friends, but they are not your #1 top friend. You send a lot of snaps back and forth but someone else is ahead.
Fun Friend Emoji Ideas
In addition to the default friend emojis, there are ways to customize your Snapchat friend list with creative ideas. Here are some fun ways to use emojis:
Song Lyrics
Use lyrics from your favorite songs as nicknames for your friends. For example: 🎵All of Me – John🎵 or 🎶Dancing Queen – Mary🎶.
Inside Jokes
Make an inside joke or reference that only you and your friend would understand. This makes your Snapchat unique and personalized.
Puns
Puns and wordplay are a fun way to connect with friends. You could do 🐝Ashley🐝 for someone who loves bees.
Celebrity Lookalikes
If your friend looks like a celebrity, use their name! Something like 👸Meghan – Kate👸 or 🧛♂️Vlad – Edward🧛♂️.
Moods
Use emojis to represent your friend’s common moods or vibes. For example: 😴Sleepy Sam😴 or 🤪Wild Will🤪.
Activities
Show off your friend’s hobbies and interests using relevant emojis. Like ⛳Golf Pro Greg⛳ or 🥋Karate Kid Kat🥋.
Pet Names
If your friend has a pet, include their name! Cute ideas include 🐶Max – Alison🐶 or 🐱Fluffy – Sean🐱.
Funny Nicknames
Get silly and make funny nicknames for your friends. You could do 👸Fancy Nancy👸 or 🍔Burger Brad🍔.
Birth Month
Use their birth month symbol or astrology sign emoji. Examples are ♊️Gemini Grace♊️ or 🦁Leo Leah🦁.
Favorite Foods
If your friend loves a certain food, use the emoji! Ideas include 🍕Pizza Paul🍕 or 🍫Chocoholic Claire🍫.
Tips for Snapchat Friend Emojis
To make the most of Snapchat friend emojis, keep these tips in mind:
- Change nicknames periodically to keep things fun and fresh.
- Don’t worry about losing streaks when changing nicknames – your streaks will stay.
- Make sure nicknames are inside jokes that only you/your friend would understand.
- Avoid nicknames that are embarrassing or inappropriate.
- Get creative and customize emojis just for your friends!
- Use emojis relevant to your friend’s life and personality.
- Don’t stress too much about getting certain emojis – just have fun snapping!
FAQs
How do I change a friend’s emoji on Snapchat?
To change a friend’s emoji nickname, go to your Friends page, tap and hold on their name, then tap “Edit Name”. Type in your custom emoji nickname and save changes.
Can I use emoji nicknames on Snapchat for people not added as friends?
No, emoji nicknames only work for added Snapchat friends. You cannot set nicknames for non-friends you message or people in your Snapchat groups.
Will changing my friend’s emoji affect our streak?
No, changing a friend’s emoji nickname does not affect or reset your Snapchat streak. You can swap nicknames as much as you want without losing your streak.
Why can’t I see emoji options for some friends?
If certain friend emojis like the yellow heart are not showing up, it means your friendship is still new. Interact regularly over several weeks to unlock different emoji options.
Can I use emoji nicknames in my Snapchat story?
Unfortunately, custom emoji nicknames you set only show up on your Friends page. The default Snapchat emojis show on your story and in chats.