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Changing username/Simple

This page is a forum in which users can request, and global renamers (including stewards) can consider and carry out, requests to rename accounts to usernames that are not yet taken on any Wikimedia project. While global renamers carry out renames, other users (including bots) help by "clerking" the mechanics of this process. If you wish to help as a clerk, please read the linked page carefully.

Instructions

For help 'vanishing' from Wikipedia, please see courtesy vanishing.

Once you have decided on the name you would like:

Read this page first. You must be aware of, and understand, all of that information before requesting a username change
Check to make sure this username is not already in use. Do this by searching for the name here. If the name appears in the results, even if on another Wikimedia project, it is taken.
Do not create an account under the new name or move/redirect your userpages. We'll do that for you.
Log in with your present username in order to place your request. Renames will not be approved if the requester is not logged in.
Click here to place your request.
- Add your desired username after NEW=
- Add a reason for the change after REASON=
- Do not change anything after CURRENT=
Make sure that you have spelt your desired name correctly, including capitalization and spacing. Save the page. If your request is submitted malformed, please remedy it according to this page.
Check back on this page periodically to answer any questions that may arise regarding your request. Please be patient. It may take a few days for your request to be completed. If you do not answer any questions, your request may be declined due to no response.
Once your request has been completed, please do not remove or change your request. It will be archived automatically by a bot.

Requests that do not adhere to these instructions or that are grossly malformed are subject to removal.

Important Notes After you are renamed...

Due to technical limitations, usernames may not start with a lowercase letter. However, you may use the template {{lowercase title}} on your user and user talk pages, and change your signature to reflect your preference.
Underscores and spaces are considered identical by the MediaWiki software.
Use of a company, organization, group, website, or product name as a username is prohibited by the username policy.
Please understand the implications of using your real name before requesting a name change to it.

... your name will be changed to the new one in the page history of every page you've edited.
... your userpage and any subpages will be moved to the new name automatically. Please do not attempt to move them yourself.
... links left by your previous signatures will still point to the old userpage; however, a redirect will be left behind to your new userpage.
... your request will be automatically moved to the archives in the interest of transparency.

Current requests

Add new requests to the bottom of the page.

DuranDuran → Innuendo

Current name: DuranDuran (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Innuendo (change username) (from secure login)
Reason: I have had many requests to change my user nane as it causes confusuion. ˉˉ^DuranDuran╦╩ 15:53, 16 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Robot clerk's notes: DuranDuran does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 08:06, 19 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I don't think Innuendo is appropriate, which is why you haven't been renamed. --(Review Me) R ^ParlateContribs_@ (Let's Go Yankees!) 16:02, 16 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Not in the slighest. they originally chose a name still with Duran Duran in. Innuendo is fine as a name. Secretlondon 14:33, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. --Nick—^Contact/_Contribs 19:00, 17 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Innuendo seems fine to be usurped if you want to apply. Otherwise come up with another name. Secretlondon 14:33, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Paul Tracy → Mr. X

Current name: Paul Tracy (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Mr. X (change username) (from secure login)
Reason: This is my real name, which is one good reaason for changing it, (what was I thinking!) there is also a Paul Tracy with the same name. Although confusion is extremely unlikely to occur and the results of a Request for Comment I filed seemed to be that I can keep my username, I would prefer to change it. I can't guarantee that I will never edit a page that deals with Canada, the Indy 500, cars, engines, carburettors, furry dice etc. and don't want any future edits to be either tainted or enhanced in the eye of the beholder based on my username. Thanks. Paul Tracy_|\talk 19:21, 17 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Robot clerk's notes: Paul Tracy does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 08:06, 19 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use.. GDonato (talk) 20:15, 17 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Not done -- honored other request instead -- Cecropia 00:26, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Mindys12345 → Adam.J.W.C.

Current name: Mindys12345 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Adam.J.W.C. (change username) (from secure login)
Reason: 1. Mindy is a girls name. I didn't realise at the begining there would be some kind of page history where the name would show up every time you make and edit and also didn't realise at the begining that there would be talk pages and stuff like that as well. Also Mindys is the name of my dog now I would like my own name with initials at the end. --AdamJWC 02:25, 18 June 2007 (UTC) aka --HumphryTheFunLovingFellow 07:05, 18 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Robot clerk's notes: Mindys12345 does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 08:06, 19 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: This request was made previously and declined by both Secretlondon and Nichalp, see archive entry. The objectionable content appears to have now been removed - there is still the issue that the block log entry won't be moved during the rename. WjBscribe 13:44, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The user has on their userpage that they want to be known as User:Wonder-Contributor temporarily. *If* we rename this person they are ONLY being renamed once. They only have one entry on their blocklog so I'm not too concerned with that, and all the racist material has left their userpage. Secretlondon 14:38, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Kagimedia → Kagi Media

Current name: Kagimedia (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Kagi Media (change username) (from secure login)
Reason: typo Kagimedia 00:58, 19 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Robot clerk's notes: Kagimedia does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 08:06, 19 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Is Kagi Media a company? Wikipedia's username policy does not allow promotional usernames... WjBscribe 14:31, 23 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Not done -- Kagi Media is a company that looks for "affiliates" on the internet. Inappropriate user name. -- Cecropia 06:29, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Simsarmy1 → Simsarmy

Current name: Simsarmy1 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Simsarmy (change username) (from secure login)
Reason: When I signed onto Wikipedia (yonks ago), Simsarmy was apparently already taken... But I have checked a little while later, and found that it no longer has a owner, or never did... And since Simsarmy is my global name it would be nice to let people type user:Simsarmy and get the right link. Simsarmy1 21:35, 19 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you are an established user and wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at m:Steward requests/Username changes. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to. --Nick—^Contact/_Contribs 23:20, 19 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Not done -- should be under usurpations. -- Cecropia 06:32, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Gawlerfoundation → Gawler Foundation

Current name: Gawlerfoundation (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Gawler Foundation (change username) (from secure login)
Reason: didn't realise my current username would be displayed in my edits. Gawlerfoundation 00:53, 20 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: This username is in violation of the username policy at it is promotional and advertising a company, please choose another name. The Sunshine Man 09:37, 20 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Not done -- per policy -- Cecropia 01:54, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Rzsanati → zzzz2001

Current name: Rzsanati (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Zzzz2001 (change username) (from secure login)
Reason:

Clerk note: This request was added by the account requesting the rename [1] but no reason was given. The accounts only other edits were in connection with uploading - Image:Persian Abyss.pdf WjBscribe 18:23, 24 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Not done -- can user cite a reason? -- Cecropia 02:06, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Historicsatrts → Historychanges

Current name: Historicsatrts (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Historychanges (change username) (from secure login)
Reason: Reason for requested renaming. 84.9.43.215 00:04, 22 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Please state your reason, and request it while logged in to the account in question. Warofdreams talk 01:23, 22 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Frenchproperty → Sylark1986

Current name: Frenchproperty (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Sylark1986 (change username) (from secure login)
Reason: would like a better name Frenchproperty 19:08, 22 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Most of this users contributions are vandalism and inappropriate page creation, The Sunshine Man 19:12, 22 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Blocked as a vandalism only account. Ryan Postlethwaite 02:22, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Not done -- per clerk's notations -- Cecropia 06:35, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Likedeeler → Axt

Current name: Likedeeler (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Axt (change username) (from secure login)
Reason: Would like to change the username (like in the German wikipedia and take my wikipedia edits to the new username Likedeeler 20:45, 24 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you are an established user and wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at m:Steward requests/Username changes. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to. WjBscribe 20:47, 24 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Not done -- should be at usurpations -- Cecropia 15:30, 30 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

HB4026 → HarrisonB Harrison

Current name: HB4026 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: <span title="Listuser: ~~HarrisonB~~ Harrison, limit=1">~~HarrisonB~~ Harrison (change username) (from secure login)
Reason: I don't like my current username because the numbers are of no significance to me and I would like to use my first name as my username. Harrison-HB4026 07:53, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. The Sunshine Man 09:41, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

However as the account User:HarrisonB has never made any edits to the project, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. WjBscribe 13:37, 25 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

How about this one? Harrison-HB4026 07:52, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
User:Harisson is also taken, but again can be usurped if you make a request at WP:CHU/U. If you're still looking for one that isn't take, look at Special:listusers - every account name in that list is taken... WjBscribe 13:26, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

My name is spelt Harrison, not Harisson. Anyway, I would like to use the first one I suggested so I will give it a go on CHU when I have a free moment. Thanks Harrison-HB4026 09:06, 27 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry about that - User:Harrison is also taken and could also be usurped - take your pick :-). WjBscribe 14:20, 27 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

HarrisonB would be good thankyou Harrison-HB4026 09:50, 28 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Sure, you need to make a request at WP:CHU/U following the instructions there... WjBscribe 16:24, 29 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Not done -- should be at usurpations -- Cecropia 15:31, 30 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Pieter Gardenier → P.G.

Current name: Pieter Gardenier (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: P.G. (change username) (from secure login)
Reason: I do not wish for my name to be public. Pieter Gardenier 14:09, 26 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Done -- Cecropia 05:05, 1 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Kai81123 → Nextil

Current name: Kai81123 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Nextil (change username) (from secure login)
Reason: I'm Using a new Online Handle, because my old one (Kai81123) has too many numbers. User:Kai81123 22:53, 28 June 2007 (UTC)

Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. If you would like, you may usurp the user name, as it has no edits. Or you can pick a different user name. Also, images aren't allowed in signatures. ~ Wikihermit 00:33, 29 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Nschwary → Swervnslyde

Current name: Nschwary (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Swervnslyde (change username) (from secure login)
Reason: Because I wanted more of a nickname than my real name. Realized that right after I registered. Nschwary 06:01, 29 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Done -- Cecropia 05:05, 1 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

AusBruce → Anthony S

Current name: AusBruce (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Anthony S (change username) (from secure login)
Reason: Representative of my real name. AusBruce 09:03, 29 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Done -- Cecropia 05:05, 1 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Comaze → Action potential

Current name: Comaze (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Action potential (change username) (from secure login)
Reason: I've been stalked by someone on wikipedia for a year. I think it might help if I rename my account. I would like to be somewhat anonymous. Comaze 10:03, 29 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sausageracer → Erictjohnson

Current name: Sausageracer (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Erictjohnson (change username) (from secure login)
Reason: If its my name its a lot easier to remember. Sausageracer 10:27, 29 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

If your real name is Eric T. Johnson, I would disadvise you from taking this name on Wikipedia. Anonymity is a valued thing, and never hurts on the internet. There have been cases of people getting harassed outside Wikipedia for actions here in the past. Sala Skan 15:52, 29 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

It's actually about 50:50, some want to use their real name, and some anything but. Secretlondon 18:55, 29 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Bkerr32 → Sb32dvbh

Current name: Bkerr32 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Sb32dvbh (change username) (from secure login)
Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Its too close to my real name, need anonymity. Bkerr32 18:20, 29 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Smug6 → SMUGGLER

Current name: Smug6 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: SMUGGLER (change username) (from secure login)
Reason: This would be the appropriate name for the subject of the page I wish to create. It would make it easier for people to find as well.

Clerk note: The above request was added by the account requesting the rename. Note that there is already a user called Smuggler who last edited in January. WjBscribe 19:21, 29 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Smug6 → SMUGGLER NY/LA

Current name: Smug6 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: SMUGGLER NY/LA (change username) (from secure login)
Reason: Smug6 is an unclear name that misrepresents the subject of the page I am creating. People will not be able to access information that will be listed on my page unless the name is a bit more clear.

Non homosexuals only → Saber Force

Current name: Non homosexuals only (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Saber Force (change username) (Force from secure login)
Reason: It's inflammatory.

Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by David Pro (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. Policy does not allow forced renames - the account is blocked anyway. WjBscribe 01:37, 30 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

User:Dario vet → User:.snoopy.

Current name: Dario vet (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: .snoopy. (change username) (from secure login)
Reason: I change my user name in italian wikipedia and I wanted to have the same user name in all the wiki where I registered --dario vet (talk) 22:25, 29 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Mr. Ijaiki → Mr. Ijaika

Current name: Mr. Ijaiki (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Mr. Ijaika (change username) (from secure login)
Reason: It's a Spelling Error.--Mr. Ijaiki 12:54, 30 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: This unsigned request was added by the account requesting the rename [2]. WjBscribe 01:40, 30 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sausageracer → Johnson4

Current name: Sausageracer (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Johnson4 (change username) (from secure login)
Reason: I want to be able to remember my username easier. Sausageracer 09:24, 30 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. WjBscribe 13:31, 30 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Yves Revi → Georginho

Current name: Yves Revi (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Georginho (change username) (from secure login)
Reason: Wanting to make all accounts everywhere easier to remember.

Please delete Georginho made by me yesterday. Thank you very much. n.b. Holy crab. No lowercase for the first letter? Yves Revi 11:16, 30 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note:. Yes usernames must start with a capital. Also accounts can't be deleted - only renamed - so we'd have to rename Georginho to something else so you can be renamed to that. If that account is also yours, could you sign this request while logged into that account to confirm it? Thanks, WjBscribe 13:30, 30 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Could you rename this to what you want and change "Yves Revi" to "Georginho", please? Thanks much. Georginho 18:25, 30 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Niran → Natrius

Current name: Niran (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Natrius (rename user)
Reason: In retrospect, pseudonymity would be nice. Niran 14:48, 30 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Tafkatafkas → Tafkas

Current name: Tafkatafkas (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Tafkas (rename user)
Reason: I am de:User:Tafkas and commons:User:Tafkas and would like to have the same username on all projects I joined, especially regarding SUL. Best wishes and thanks Tafkas 15:38, 30 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Btw: I know that I don't show much activity at the moment, but I would like to change this in future. --84.56.94.209 16:21, 30 June 2007 (UTC) sorry, forgot auto-log-on --Tafkas 16:22, 30 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

The Sunshine Man 2 → Qst (Userspace)

Current name: The Sunshine Man 2 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Qst (Userspace) (rename user)
Reason: This is my second account for userspace edits and I've since been renamed to Qst so would like this account renamed too. (Operater of this account is The Sunshine Man who is now Qmt The Sunshine Man 2 15:53, 30 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Dominie → Dannilion

Current name: Dominie (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Dannilion (rename user)
Reason: I can't remember why I signed up with my middle name rather than my online name, but I keep typing the latter when trying to login. Dominie 17:36, 30 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Mattwj2002 → Superman1978

Current name: Mattwj2002 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Superman1978 (rename user)
Reason: Superman1978 is more appropiated. David Pro 18:22, 30 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by David Pro (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. Policy does not allow forced renames. --(Review Me) R ^ParlateContribs_@ (Let's Go Yankees!) 20:04, 30 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Sausageracer → Daman42393

Current name: Sausageracer (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Daman42393 (rename user)
Reason: This is my Yahoo username and if I have another username with the same name it will be easier to remember. Sausageracer 19:41, 30 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

SHODAN → Liu Kang

Current name: SHODAN (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Liu Kang (rename user)
Reason: Liu Kang a more appropiated username. David Pro 19:46, 30 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by David Pro (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. Policy does not allow forced renames. --(Review Me) R ^ParlateContribs_@ (Let's Go Yankees!) 20:07, 30 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Spoor 4 → Key to the city

Current name: Spoor 4 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Key to the city (rename user)
Reason: I've changed my username before, but there's still a privacy problem I didn't think of. This should solve it. Spoor 4 20:25, 30 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: This user was only rename fifteen days ago. Qst 20:37, 30 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Kaizersoze → Keyser Söze

Current name: Kaizersoze (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
Requested name: Keyser Söze (rename user)
Reason: better spelling Kaizersoze 03:30, 1 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]
- Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you are an established user and wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at m:Steward requests/Username changes. If you do not wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to. ~ Wikihermit 04:01, 1 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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 * Reason: I'm Using a new Online Handle, because my old one (Kai81123) has too many numbers. [[Image:Nextilsig.png|User:Kai81123]] 22:53, 28 June 2007 (UTC)
 {{CHU|taken|Nextil}} If you would like, you may usurp the user name, as it has no edits. Or you can pick a different user name. Also,  images aren't allowed in signatures. <span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS">''<font color="#0A9DC2">''~''</font>'''''&nbsp;[[User_talk:Wikihermit|<font color="#0DC4F2">Wi</font><font color="#3DD0F5">ki</font>]]<font color="#6EDCF7">her</font><font color="#9EE8FA">mit</font>'''</span> 00:33, 29 June 2007 (UTC)
-::{{done}} -- [[User:Cecropia|Cecropia]] 05:05, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
 === Nschwary → Swervnslyde ===