Flags · Emoji 2.0

Flag: Guernsey emojiFlag: Guernsey Emoji

Generally, the 🇬🇬 emoji simply indicates that someone is referencing Guernsey. It’s a way to show you know about the island or are connected to it in some way.

The 🇬🇬 emoji represents the flag of Guernsey.

Download PNG / SVG
Unicode
U+1F1EC U+1F1EC
Released
2015
Shortcode
:flag-gg:
Skin tones
No
U+1F1EC U+1F1ECTwitter / X
Flag: Guernsey emoji, Twitter / X design

01 — Meaning

What does the 🇬🇬 Flag: Guernsey emoji mean?

In plain english
Generally, the 🇬🇬 emoji simply indicates that someone is referencing Guernsey. It’s a way to show you know about the island or are connected to it in some way. It doesn't usually have a deeper, specific meaning beyond that. 🇬🇬 sits in flag emojis, where it is listed next to everything used the same way.
Where it comes from
The 🇬🇬 emoji represents the flag of Guernsey. It’s used when talking about the Channel Island, a British Crown Dependency. People use it to show support for Guernsey, its people, or its culture. You might see it when discussing travel, geography, or even just something that reminds you of the island. It’s generally a neutral emoji, just indicating a connection to Guernsey.
Also known as

People search for it under a lot of different names. All of these point at the same character.

flag emoji

02 — Platforms

Flag: Guernsey emoji on iPhone, Android, WhatsApp and X

The character you send is always U+1F1EC. The picture is not: it is redrawn by each system, and the designs below number 5.

Flag: Guernsey emoji on Apple
AppleiPhone, iPad, macOS
Flag: Guernsey emoji on Google
GoogleAndroid, Gmail, Chrome
Flag: Guernsey emoji on Twitter / X
Twitter / XX, Discord, Twemoji apps
Flag: Guernsey emoji on Facebook
FacebookFacebook, Messenger
Flag: Guernsey emoji on OpenMoji
OpenMojiOpen-source, design systems

See the whole set the way each system draws it — iPhone emojis, Android emojis, WhatsApp emojis and Discord emojis.

03 — Copy & codes

Flag: Guernsey emoji copy and paste

Tap any value to copy it. The emoji itself works everywhere, the escapes are for your code, and the shortcode Slack and Discord expect is :flag-gg:.

All emoji copy and paste →

In your code

Pick the notation your language wants. They all resolve to the flag: guernsey, code point U+1F1EC.

04 — How to type

How to type the 🇬🇬 Flag: Guernsey emoji

No picker to hand? The flag: guernsey can be typed straight from the keyboard — the codes for that are below, one per system.

iPhone & iPad
Tap the smiley or globe key at the bottom-left of the keyboard, then search “flag: guernsey”. No emoji key? Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
Android
On Gboard tap the smiley key, or long-press the Enter or comma key. On Samsung Keyboard the emoji button sits behind the gear icon.
Windows & Mac
Windows: press Win + . for the emoji panel. Mac: Control + Command + Space. Then type “flag: guernsey”.
Slack & Discord
Type the shortcode :flag-gg: and it converts to 🇬🇬 as you send. The full set is on the Discord emoji page.
Websites & code
In HTML use 🇬🇬, in CSS \1F1EC\1F1EC, in JavaScript \u{1F1EC}\u{1F1EC}.
No picker to hand? The online emoji keyboard works in any browser, and every character on the site is listed on emoji copy and paste.

05 — Download

Flag: Guernsey emoji PNG and SVG

Transparent PNG and SVG for thumbnails, decks and design files — one file per vendor, which makes 5. Artwork belongs to whoever drew it, so check the licence before commercial use.

Emoji PNG library →
Download Flag: Guernsey emoji, Apple style Apple PNG · 160px Download Flag: Guernsey emoji, Google style Google PNG · 160px Download Flag: Guernsey emoji, Twitter / X style Twitter / X SVG vector Download Flag: Guernsey emoji, Facebook style Facebook PNG · 64px Download Flag: Guernsey emoji, OpenMoji style OpenMoji SVG vector

06 — Combinations

Flag: Guernsey emoji combinations

Ready-made combos built around flag: guernsey for bios, captions and comments. Tap to copy.

All combinations →
Aesthetic flag: guernsey combos
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Want two emojis fused into one sticker instead of set side by side? Emoji Kitchen does that for every pair Google has drawn, and there are more ready-made pairs in emoji combinations and aesthetic emoji combos.

07 — In conversation

What 🇬🇬 means from a girl or a guy

Same emoji, different intent depending on who sent it and what came before.

From a girl
If a girl sends you 🇬🇬, she's likely just expressing a fondness for the island. It’s a relatively niche emoji, so she might be proud of her connection to Guernsey or simply finding it a cute and interesting symbol. Don't read too much into it – it’s often just a casual reference.
From a guy
If a guy sends you 🇬🇬, he might be referencing a conversation about travel, geography, or perhaps a shared interest in the Channel Islands. It's not typically a heavily emotional emoji for guys to use. It's usually a straightforward way to bring up Guernsey.
How to reply
If someone sends you 🇬🇬, you could reply with: “Guernsey’s beautiful! 🇬🇬”, “Home of the Guerns! 🇬🇬”, “Love Guernsey! 🇬🇬🇬🇬”, or “Thinking of visiting! 🇬🇬”.
Used in a sentence

08 — Apps

What 🇬🇬 means on TikTok, WhatsApp and Discord

Chat apps do not change U+1F1EC, they change what it looks like and what people take it to mean.

TikTok & Instagram
Generally, the 🇬🇬 emoji simply indicates that someone is referencing Guernsey. It’s a way to show you know about the island or are connected to it in some way. In comments and captions it is read the same way — the tone comes from what it sits next to.
WhatsApp
WhatsApp draws 🇬🇬 with Apple-style artwork on every phone, so it looks identical for both sides. A message with only 🇬🇬 in it is shown enlarged.
Discord & Slack
Both accept the shortcode :flag-gg:. Discord renders Twemoji, so 🇬🇬 looks different there than on your phone.
Outlook & email
Outlook has no emoji picker on desktop — press Win + . or Control + Command + Space inside the message body, or paste 🇬🇬 from the copy button above.

10 — Difference

🇬🇬 vs 🇧🇲 — what is the difference?

Two emojis that get mixed up constantly. They are different characters with different names.

🇬🇬 Flag: Guernsey

Unicode name: Flag: Guernsey

Code: U+1F1EC U+1F1EC · added 2015

Shortcode: :flag-gg:

Generally, the 🇬🇬 emoji simply indicates that someone is referencing Guernsey.

🇧🇲 Flag: Bermuda

Unicode name: Flag: Bermuda

Code: U+1F1E7 U+1F1F2 · added 2015

Shortcode: :flag-bm:

Generally, it just means Bermuda.

Open 🇧🇲 Flag: Bermuda →

11 — History

Where the 🇬🇬 Flag: Guernsey emoji came from

When it was approved, which release it landed in, and how long phones have had it.

Twitter / XTwemoji
Flag: Guernsey emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 14
Twemoji 14
Flag: Guernsey emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 15
Twemoji 15
Flag: Guernsey emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 16
Twemoji 16
Flag: Guernsey emoji, Twitter / X, Twemoji 17
Twemoji 17

Same character every time — U+1F1EC U+1F1EC never changed. Only the drawing did, and only because each vendor redraws its own set. Someone on an older phone still sees the older picture.

2015
Added to the standard

Flag: Guernsey was approved as U+1F1EC U+1F1EC and shipped in Emoji 2.0 (2015). Phones usually get new artwork about a year after approval, in a system update.

Today
Drawn 5 different ways

Every vendor keeps its own artwork, so 🇬🇬 is redrawn by Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook, OpenMoji. The character you send never changes — only the picture does.

12 — FAQ

Flag: Guernsey emoji — questions people actually ask

What does the 🇬🇬 Flag: Guernsey emoji mean?
Generally, the 🇬🇬 emoji simply indicates that someone is referencing Guernsey. It’s a way to show you know about the island or are connected to it in some way. It doesn't usually have a deeper, specific meaning beyond that.
What does 🇬🇬 mean from a girl?
If a girl sends you 🇬🇬, she's likely just expressing a fondness for the island. It’s a relatively niche emoji, so she might be proud of her connection to Guernsey or simply finding it a cute and interesting symbol. Don't read too much into it – it’s often just a casual reference.
What does 🇬🇬 mean from a guy?
If a guy sends you 🇬🇬, he might be referencing a conversation about travel, geography, or perhaps a shared interest in the Channel Islands. It's not typically a heavily emotional emoji for guys to use. It's usually a straightforward way to bring up Guernsey.
How do you reply to the 🇬🇬 emoji?
If someone sends you 🇬🇬, you could reply with: “Guernsey’s beautiful! 🇬🇬”, “Home of the Guerns! 🇬🇬”, “Love Guernsey! 🇬🇬🇬🇬”, or “Thinking of visiting! 🇬🇬”.
What else is the 🇬🇬 emoji called?
Flag: Guernsey is the official Unicode name, but people search for it as “flag emoji” and more. They all refer to the same character, U+1F1EC U+1F1EC.
What is the Unicode code for 🇬🇬?
The Flag: Guernsey emoji is U+1F1EC U+1F1EC, added in Emoji 2.0 (2015). In HTML you can write it as 🇬🇬, and in CSS as \1F1EC\1F1EC.
How do I copy and paste the 🇬🇬 emoji?
Tap the copy button at the top of this page — 🇬🇬 goes straight to your clipboard and pastes into Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord or any text field. You can also copy its shortcode :flag-gg: for Slack and Discord.
Does 🇬🇬 look the same on every phone?
No. Flag: Guernsey is drawn separately by each vendor — Apple, Google, Twitter / X, Facebook and OpenMoji all ship their own artwork for U+1F1EC. The character you send is identical; only the picture changes.