Nickname
by S3don_Ms3od
Nickname lets a player set a custom display name and animated GIF above their character, and hide the real Minecraft username from chat.
What it does
Players install the Fabric mod and press J to open the configuration menu, where they enter a desired nickname and toggle preferences. The nickname is shown in place of the account name as the character's label, and animated GIFs can be displayed above the character's head to draw attention in a crowd.
A Privacy Mode hides the real Minecraft username from the chat player label, so the account identity stays out of view while the custom name is shown. Settings are reached through an in-game configuration screen rather than files. The mod is client-side only, so servers run without it and players join without installing anything. It is released under the MIT License and is not open source, and its Fabric files cover Minecraft 1.20.1 only.
Key features
Custom nickname
A player sets a display name for their character, useful for roleplay and personal branding.
Animated GIF display
Animated GIFs can be shown above the character's head so a player stands out.
Privacy mode
The real account username is hidden from the chat player label while privacy mode is on.
In-game settings screen
Options are opened with a default key and changed in a configuration menu inside the game.
Light footprint
The mod is built to be lightweight and adds little overhead while playing.
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Compatibility
Latest build for each game version and loader.
Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.
Use cases
Roleplay servers
Players who take on a character can give that character a fixed name while their account stays private.
Personal presentation
A player who wants a recognizable display name and an animated mark above the head can set both in the menu.
Who it’s for: Players on Fabric who want a custom name and optional GIF above their character, especially on roleplay or social servers where account names should stay hidden.
How it compares
Character Kill Roleplay is a Fabric mod for 1.20.1 that runs on both client and server, so every player and the server need it, and it is released under the MIT License as open source. Who are you? is client-side only, covers Fabric and Quilt for 1.17 – 1.19.2, and is released under the Mozilla Public License 2.0. Alter Ego is also for 1.20.1 and needs both client and server, but it uses a custom license and is not open source.
| Mod | Loaders | Game versions | Environment | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickname | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client-side only | 2026-06-18 |
| Character Kill Roleplay | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2024-08-10 |
| Who are you? | Fabric and Quilt | 1.17 – 1.19.2 | Client-side only | 2022-09-08 |
| Alter Ego | Fabric | 1.20.1 | Client and server | 2026-06-23 |
Questions
Does Nickname need to be installed on the server?
Which game version does Nickname support?
How does privacy mode work?
In the catalog
Nickname is one of 5,392 Social mods on ModsFinder, and one of 4,084 Social mods for Fabric. 34,764 mods support Minecraft 1.20.1.
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What the author says
✨ Key Features Custom Nicknames: Set a custom display name for your character. Perfect for roleplay or personal branding. Animated GIF Support: Express yourself! Easily display animated GIFs above your character's head to catch everyone's attention.
Official listing
- Modrinth page
- modrinth.com/mod/s3don-nickname
- Owner
- S3don_Ms3od
- Published
- 2026-06-18
- Updated on Modrinth
- 2026-06-18
- Facts verified
- 2026-10-15