🐌 Snail Emoji — Official Name

A slow little snail

Unicode U+1F40C Shortcode :snail: Category Animals & Nature Added Unicode 6.0
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About the Name

Snail: A slow little snail. Often used in contexts related to snail, slow, shell.

The official Unicode name for 🐌 is "Snail". This name is standardised by the Unicode Consortium and is consistent across all platforms. The shortcode :snail: is the common alias used in Slack, GitHub, and Discord.

Examples

  • "Just finished my workout! 🐌" — showing accomplishment
  • "This is snail 🐌" — expressing a slow little snail
  • Pair with other emojis to enhance meaning

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 🐌 Snail Emoji mean?

Snail: A slow little snail. Often used in contexts related to snail, slow, shell.

What is the Unicode for 🐌?

The Unicode code point for Snail Emoji is U+1F40C. It was added in Unicode version 6.0.

What is the shortcode for 🐌 Snail Emoji?

The shortcode for Snail Emoji is :snail:. You can use this in platforms like Slack, GitHub, and Discord.

How do I copy and paste 🐌?

Click the "Copy" button on this page to instantly copy 🐌 Snail Emoji to your clipboard. You can then paste it anywhere — texts, emails, social media, or documents.

What category is the 🐌 emoji in?

The Snail Emoji (🐌) belongs to the "Animals & Nature" emoji category, specifically the "animal-bug" subcategory.

Does 🐌 look different on iPhone vs Android?

Yes — Snail Emoji can look slightly different across platforms. Apple, Google, Samsung, Twitter, and Facebook each design their own emoji sets, so the visual style may vary while the meaning remains the same.

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