diff --git a/naff/models/discord/emoji.py b/naff/models/discord/emoji.py
index 6df3b211c..4c8cd42fd 100644
--- a/naff/models/discord/emoji.py
+++ b/naff/models/discord/emoji.py
@@ -77,6 +77,9 @@ def from_str(cls, emoji_str: str, *, language: str = "alias") -> Optional["Parti
             _emoji_list = emoji.distinct_emoji_list(emoji_str)
             if _emoji_list:
                 return cls(name=_emoji_list[0])
+            if len(emoji_str) == 1:
+                # likely a regional indicator
+                return cls(name=emoji_str)
         return None
 
     def __str__(self) -> str: