Shamrock Symbol
The ☘ shamrock symbol is a small green clover-style icon used for luck-themed messages and Irish-inspired designs.
U+2618
The ☘ symbol is commonly known as the shamrock. It’s often used as a simple visual cue for luck and “Irish” seasonal themes. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode escape in code.
Shamrock Symbol Meaning
The ☘ character (Unicode U+2618) is named “SHAMROCK.” It’s most often used as a luck-themed or festive icon, especially in messages connected to St. Patrick’s Day and spring celebrations. In everyday writing, it can add a playful, friendly accent to greetings, invitations, and captions. Designers may use it as a decorative mark for badges, icons, labels, or small embellishments where a green clover look is desired. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it works well in plain text, social posts, and UI elements without requiring an image.
Common uses
- •St. Patrick’s Day greeting cards and announcements
- •Social media captions to signal a luck or spring theme
- •Decorative UI accents for seasonal promotions and badges
- •Labels and stickers in printable designs (e.g., “lucky” items)
- •Creative writing or headings to add a festive visual touch
Examples
☘ Shamrock Symbol: Copy & Use
- ☘Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘
- ☘A little luck goes a long way ☘
- ☘Spring sale starts today—get your shamrock deal ☘
- ☘Lucky you! ☘
- ☘Wishing you green vibes and good fortune ☘
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2618 | |
| HTML Entity | ☘ | |
| HTML Code | ☘ | |
| CSS | \2618 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9752 | |
| Decimal | 9752 |
How to type Shamrock Symbol (☘)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9752 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2618 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2618. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2618, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ☘ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Shamrock symbol mean?
The ☘ character (Unicode U+2618) is named “SHAMROCK.” It’s most often used as a luck-themed or festive icon, especially in messages connected to St. Patrick’s Day and spring celebrations. In everyday writing, it can add a playful, friendly accent to greetings, invitations, and captions. Designers may use it as a decorative mark for badges, icons, labels, or small embellishments where a green clover look is desired. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it works well in plain text, social posts, and UI elements without requiring an image.
Is ☘ the same as a four-leaf clover?
No. ☘ is named “SHAMROCK” (Unicode U+2618). A four-leaf clover is a different symbol, though both are often used for luck themes.
How do I type ☘ on my computer?
The easiest method is to copy and paste it from this page. You can also use Unicode input methods or character pickers depending on your operating system.
What Unicode details does ☘ use?
It has Unicode name “SHAMROCK” and code point U+2618, with HTML entity ☘ and CSS escape \\2618.
Will ☘ display correctly in all apps?
Most modern systems support U+2618, but appearance can vary by font. If it doesn’t render as expected, try a different font or use an image/SVG for consistent branding.