U+1F984 • Animals & Nature
Unicorn Emoji
Meaning
The face of a unicorn, a mythical creature depicted as a white horse with a single, long horn on its forehead. Generally shown as a white horse head facing left, with a pink or purple mane and a yellow or rainbow-colored horn.
In addition to representing the mythical unicorn, this emoji may convey whimsy, fantasy, uniqueness, or specialness, as well as peace and love. It is often used in content related to the LGBTQ community, partly due to its rainbow coloring on many platforms, and is also used in reference to “unicorn” startups. It may additionally be used as a rainbow or holographic accent, and can carry NSFW connotations in some contexts.
Vendors typically implement this emoji with a design similar to 🐴 Horse Face, distinguished by its colorful mane and horn.
WhatsApp’s unicorn is facing right. Google’s unicorn previously had a brown mane, Samsung’s a pink mane. Twitter’s unicorn was previously purple-colored with a blue mane.
Available as an Apple Animoji.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F984 |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | unicorn |
| Shortcode | :unicorn: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-mammal |
| Version | E1.0 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🦄 Unicorn emoji mean?
The face of a unicorn, a mythical creature depicted as a white horse with a single, long horn on its forehead. Generally shown as a white horse head facing left, with a pink or purple mane and a yellow or rainbow-colored horn. In addition to representing the mythical unicorn, this emoji may convey whimsy, fantasy, uniqueness, or specialness, as well as peace and love. It is often used in content related to the LGBTQ community, partly due to its rainbow coloring on many platforms, and is also used in reference to “unicorn” startups. It may additionally be used as a rainbow or holographic accent, and can carry NSFW connotations in some contexts. Vendors typically implement this emoji with a design similar to 🐴 Horse Face, distinguished by its colorful mane and horn. WhatsApp’s unicorn is facing right. Google’s unicorn previously had a brown mane, Samsung’s a pink mane. Twitter’s unicorn was previously purple-colored with a blue mane. Available as an Apple Animoji.
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 Unicorn?
The Unicode for the Unicorn emoji is U+1F984.
On which platforms can I use the 🦄 emoji?
You can use the Unicorn 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 Unicorn 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.