U+1F42C • Animals & Nature
Dolphin Emoji
Meaning
A dolphin, a sleek marine mammal known to be social and intelligent. Generally depicted as a light-blue dolphin with a white belly in full profile facing left, its short snout curving down to a prominent dorsal fin and tail, as a bottlenose dolphin leaping in the air.
May be used for various content concerning swimming, oceans, beaches, and summer fun. Not be confused with 🦈 Shark.
Frequently associated with the Miami Dolphins, an American football team.
WhatsApp and Facebook’s dolphins are gray, as Microsoft and Samsung’s previously were.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F42C |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | dolphin |
| Shortcode | :dolphin: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-marine |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🐬 Dolphin emoji mean?
A dolphin, a sleek marine mammal known to be social and intelligent. Generally depicted as a light-blue dolphin with a white belly in full profile facing left, its short snout curving down to a prominent dorsal fin and tail, as a bottlenose dolphin leaping in the air. May be used for various content concerning swimming, oceans, beaches, and summer fun. Not be confused with 🦈 Shark. Frequently associated with the Miami Dolphins, an American football team. WhatsApp and Facebook’s dolphins are gray, as Microsoft and Samsung’s previously were.
How do I copy the 🐬 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🐬) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Dolphin?
The Unicode for the Dolphin emoji is U+1F42C.
On which platforms can I use the 🐬 emoji?
You can use the Dolphin emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Dolphin Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🐬"
"I'm so relieved 🐬"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🐬"
Comments: "This is literally me 🐬"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🐬"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🐬💦 (emphasized relief)
🐬😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.