Y/N
Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Fandom and Fan Fiction
| Stands for | Your name |
|---|---|
| Categories | Texting & Internet Slang |
Y/N stands for Your name, a fandom and fan fiction abbreviation.
Placeholder in reader-insert fan fiction, where the reader imagines themselves as the protagonist, as in "Y/N walked into the room." Common on Wattpad, Tumblr and AO3 "x Reader" stories.
Example: "You're late again, Y/N," he said, smiling despite himself.
Usage notes
Reader-insert fiction, often tagged "x Reader," pairs the reader with a favorite character. Related placeholders include L/N (last name), E/C (eye color) and H/C (hair color). Browser extensions can replace Y/N with the reader's real name. In forms, Y/N means "yes/no," a separate sense.