Maybe you already knew this, but you can change your nickname the next time a villager suggests one to you. When they ask you if you like the name they made up for you, you can say no and then they will ask you to come up with a nickname yourself.![]()
Whitney just asked call me Young B and I love it.

I typically let them do whatever cause it makes them happy and doesn't bother me. The best one I've ever gotten was genius.
Yes! Once in a while they'll think of a new name for you. As far as I know, it's completely random who pings you for it, and it doesn't matter whether they already had a nickname for you or not. The only thing I can imagine influencing this is friendship, where higher friendship may make them more likely to give you a nickname. But that's pure speculation.Thanks! Does this work on villagers who already have a nickname for you?
Yes! Once in a while they'll think of a new name for you. As far as I know, it's completely random who pings you for it, and it doesn't matter whether they already had a nickname for you or not. The only thing I can imagine influencing this is friendship, where higher friendship may make them more likely to give you a nickname. But that's pure speculation.
Short answer: Yes.![]()