Favicon Free Generatorsite..Make money off the ads A favicon is that stylish little icon that is displayed in your browser next to the website address (See the sample picture above). If you're wondering where the name came from then its short for "Favourites Icon". Its called that because if your visitors add your site to their favourites then it will also shows up on their list making your site stand out that little bit more. Why would I want one then ? Most professional websites usually have them so having one will not only put your site alongside the pros but also help distinguish you from the rest.