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=== <span id="kmostofa">kmostofa</span> → Kamal Mostofa ===
 
=== <span id="Jaldridge86">Jaldridge86</span> → Just11886 ===
{{renameuser2| 1=kmostofa | 2=Kamal Mostofa }}
* Datestamp: 19:09, 6 December 2013 (UTC)
* Reason: Like to have full Name [[User:Kmostofa|Kmostofa]] ([[User talk:Kmostofa|talk]]) 19:09, 6 December 2013 (UTC)
 
{{rename links| 1=Jaldridge86 | 2=Just11886 }}
:{{CHU|irl}} [[User:Mlpearc Phone|<font color="#0705C8">Mlpearc Phone</font>]] <small><small>([[User talk:Mlpearc|<font color="#CFB53B">Powwow</font>]])</small></small> 19:58, 6 December 2013 (UTC)
* Datestamp: 02:49, 24 August 2025 (UTC)
* Reason: Want to remove my surname from my username for privacy. [[User:Jaldridge86|Jaldridge86]] ([[User talk:Jaldridge86|talk]]) 02:49, 24 August 2025 (UTC)
 
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=== <span id="Kisukuson">Kisukuson</span> → Patrick Kisuku Salum ===
 
:{{nd}} there is an existing account at the desired new name, please kindly go through [[:m:SRUC]]. '''[[User:A09|<span style="color:#004d99">A09</span>]]'''<nowiki>|</nowiki>[[User talk:A09|<span style="color:#004d99">(talk)</span>]] 18:56, 24 August 2025 (UTC)
{{renameuser2| 1=Kisukuson | 2=Patrick Kisuku Salum }}
* Datestamp: 00:25, 11 December 2013 (UTC)
* Reason: want to be identify by full names and not a.k.a [[User:Kisukuson|Kisukuson]] ([[User talk:Kisukuson|talk]]) 00:25, 11 December 2013 (UTC)
 
=== <span id="AniruddhaArko123">AniruddhaArko123</span> → The_Mysterious_Man_1248 ===
:[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' No problems found --[[User:Legobot|Legobot]] ([[User talk:Legobot|talk]]) 01:00, 11 December 2013 (UTC)
:{{CHU|irl}} [[User:Clarkcj12|Clarkcj12]] ([[User talk:Clarkcj12|talk]]) 01:25, 11 December 2013 (UTC)
 
{{rename links| 1=AniruddhaArko123 | 2=The_Mysterious_Man_1248 }}
=== <span id="Drewpratz">Drewpratz</span> → Az123456p ===
* Datestamp: 03:58, 26 August 2025 (UTC)
* Reason: I do not wish to use my real name. [[User:AniruddhaArko123|AniruddhaArko123]] ([[User talk:AniruddhaArko123|talk]]) 03:58, 26 August 2025 (UTC)
 
: {{Renamer note}} {{u|AniruddhaArko123}} As your request may be related to a desire for anonymity/privacy, please note that a permanent log record will be created connecting your previous name to the new one. As such, you may prefer to simply create a new account, and either just abandon your old account or have it renamed to something random and abandon it. If you still want a rename then post here again saying so. [[User:JBW|JBW]] ([[User talk:JBW|talk]]) 21:06, 27 August 2025 (UTC)
{{renameuser2| 1=Drewpratz | 2=Az123456p }}
* Datestamp: 12:29, 13 December 2013 (UTC)
* Reason: Privacy [[User:Drewpratz|Drewpratz]] ([[User talk:Drewpratz|talk]]) 12:29, 13 December 2013 (UTC)
:[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' No problems found --[[User:Legobot|Legobot]] ([[User talk:Legobot|talk]]) 13:00, 13 December 2013 (UTC)
{{CHU|record}} [[User:Clarkcj12|Clarkcj12]] ([[User talk:Clarkcj12|talk]]) 14:51, 13 December 2013 (UTC)
 
=== <span id="bandsincanadaZalmayali">bandsincanadaZalmayali</span> → brandonkershawGoldfish12 ===
 
{{renameuser2rename links| 1=bandsincanadaZalmayali | 2=brandonkershawGoldfish12 }}
* Datestamp: 1221:2600, 1431 DecemberAugust 20132025 (UTC)
* Reason: suggestedused my real name [[User:BandsincanadaZalmayali|BandsincanadaZalmayali]] ([[User talk:BandsincanadaZalmayali|talk]]) 1221:2600, 1431 DecemberAugust 20132025 (UTC)
::{{Not done}} {{u|Zalmayali}}. The chosen username is too similar to an existing username or it used to be username of someone else that got renamed: Goldfish12. Please choose another username. [[User:Cabayi|Cabayi]] ([[User talk:Cabayi|talk]]) 06:26, 1 September 2025 (UTC)
 
=== <span id="Shlg2">Shlg2</span> → AlexEdu ===
:[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' No problems found --[[User:Legobot|Legobot]] ([[User talk:Legobot|talk]]) 13:00, 14 December 2013 (UTC)
Alternative options if unavailable: Alex_Edu, AlexEdu1, Alex_Education, Aedu, AlexResearch, EduAlex.
:{{CHU|irl}} [[User:Tyrol5|<font color="#960018">'''Tyrol5'''</font>]] <small>[[User talk:Tyrol5|<font color="#960018">[Talk]</font>]]</small> 14:56, 14 December 2013 (UTC)
 
{{rename links| 1=Shlg2 | 2=AlexEdu }}
=== <span id="Ulriksf">Ulriksf</span> → Ulderigo ===
* Datestamp: 21:19, 31 August 2025 (UTC)
 
* Reason: I would like a shorter, professional username that reflects my academic interest in education, while remaining neutral and consistent with Wikipedia’s username policy. [[User:Shlg2|Shlg2]] ([[User talk:Shlg2|talk]]) 21:19, 31 August 2025 (UTC)
{{renameuser2| 1=Ulriksf | 2=Ulderigo }}
::{{Not done}} {{u|Shlg2}}. The chosen username is too similar to existing usernames or it used to be username of someone else that got renamed: AlexEdu and Alexedu. [[User:Cabayi|Cabayi]] ([[User talk:Cabayi|talk]]) 06:29, 1 September 2025 (UTC)
* Datestamp: 19:34, 14 December 2013 (UTC)
* Reason: Current username is also my email username; would like to keep it private. [[User:Ulriksf|Ulriksf]] ([[User talk:Ulriksf|talk]]) 19:34, 14 December 2013 (UTC)
:[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' There is already a [[WP:SUL|global account]] registered for <span class="plainlinks">[http://toolserver.org/~quentinv57/tools/sulinfo.php?username=Ulderigo Ulderigo]</span>. --[[User:Legobot|Legobot]] ([[User talk:Legobot|talk]]) 20:00, 14 December 2013 (UTC)
:{{CHU|SULC}} [[User:Clarkcj12|Clarkcj12]] ([[User talk:Clarkcj12|talk]]) 20:38, 14 December 2013 (UTC)
 
=== <span id="Tom Fearer">Tom Fearer</span> → Camaro82 ===
 
{{renameuser2| 1=Tom Fearer | 2=Camaro82 }}
* Datestamp: 22:45, 14 December 2013 (UTC)
* Reason: There was a edit on October the 2nd this year on my account background by an unknown individual. The message written was very threatening and appeared to be personal in nature. Considering this account shows up on Google and Yahoo searches in addition to not have used it since 2008 I am requesting a name change to Camaro82. [[User:Tom Fearer|Tom Fearer]] ([[User talk:Tom Fearer|talk]]) 22:45, 14 December 2013 (UTC) Avraham; I just read your note that you left me. Prior to this incident I had not used my account since 2008. I would just like my real name off this current one, I would like a name I'll actually remember. I don't intend to be active towards editing pages. [[User:Tom Fearer|Tom Fearer]] ([[User talk:Tom Fearer|talk]]) 00:14, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
:[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' No problems found --[[User:Legobot|Legobot]] ([[User talk:Legobot|talk]]) 23:00, 14 December 2013 (UTC)
*{{Cratnote}} Changing usernames creates a log entry. If you are really concerned about your privacy, perhaps you should consider changing this account's name to something random and then starting a new account under a sufficiently different psuedononymous name. -- [[User:Avraham|Avi]] ([[User talk:Avraham|talk]]) 16:11, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
 
=== <span id="ATM Productions">ATM Productions</span> → Alvin Taylor ===
 
{{renameuser2| 1=ATM Productions | 2=Alvin Taylor }}
* Datestamp: 03:30, 15 December 2013 (UTC)
* Reason: I understand that when applying for Wikipedia space, that I can't use a user name associated with a company. I would like to represent myself, and not have ATM Productions represent me. [[User:ATM Productions|ATM Productions]] ([[User talk:ATM Productions|talk]]) 03:30, 15 December 2013 (UTC)
:[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' I have detected the following problems:
* The requested username is already registered; see <span class="plainlinks">[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&username=Alvin+Taylor&limit=1&offset=0 Special:Listusers]</span>. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at [[Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations]]. If you do '''not''' wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to.
* There is already a [[WP:SUL|global account]] registered for <span class="plainlinks">[http://toolserver.org/~quentinv57/tools/sulinfo.php?username=Alvin+Taylor Alvin Taylor]</span>. --[[User:Legobot|Legobot]] ([[User talk:Legobot|talk]]) 04:00, 15 December 2013 (UTC)
*{{Not done}}{{CHUC|usurp|Alvin Taylor}} -- [[User:Avraham|Avi]] ([[User talk:Avraham|talk]]) 16:15, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
 
=== <span id="Salim 100">Salim 100</span> → Mingwali Ke Dang ( Anjani Sain ) ===
 
{{renameuser2| 1=Salim 100 | 2=Mingwali Ke Dang ( Anjani Sain ) }}
* Datestamp: 19:27, 15 December 2013 (UTC)
* Reason: i would like to appear my page as a place not person name [[User:Salim100|Salim100]] ([[User talk:Salim100|talk]]) 19:27, 15 December 2013 (UTC)
 
:[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' I have detected the following problems:
* The username Salim 100 does not exist.
* The request was made by [[User:Salim100|Salim100]], not [[User:Salim 100|Salim 100]]; please login as Salim 100 to request a name change. --[[User:Legobot|Legobot]] ([[User talk:Legobot|talk]]) 20:00, 15 December 2013 (UTC)
=== <span id="Toxomania">Toxomania</span> → Management of Safe Systems of Work [MoSSoW] ===
 
{{renameuser2| 1=Toxomania | 2=Management of Safe Systems of Work [MoSSoW] }}
* Datestamp: 01:48, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
* Reason: My expertise and focus have changed over time [[User:Toxomania|Toxomania]] ([[User talk:Toxomania|talk]]) 01:48, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
:[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' No problems found --[[User:Legobot|Legobot]] ([[User talk:Legobot|talk]]) 02:00, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
:{{CHU|promotional}} [[User:Clarkcj12|Clarkcj12]] ([[User talk:Clarkcj12|talk]]) 03:26, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
::{{clerknote}} The requested username looks to be technical impossible due to the brackets " <nowiki>[ ]</nowiki> " <span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS">[[User:Mlpearc|<span style="color:#800000">'''Mlpearc'''</span>]] <small>([[User talk:Mlpearc|<span style="color:#FFD700">'''open channel'''</span>]])</small></span> 14:30, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
 
=== <span id="patelprabhat">patelprabhat</span> → prabhat.patel ===
 
{{renameuser2| 1=patelprabhat | 2=prabhat.patel }}
* Datestamp: 05:59, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
* Reason: user friendly name is Prabhat patel (first name and last name) [[User:Patelprabhat|Patelprabhat]] ([[User talk:Patelprabhat|talk]]) 05:59, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
:[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' No problems found --[[User:Legobot|Legobot]] ([[User talk:Legobot|talk]]) 06:00, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
*{{CHUC|irl}} -- [[User:Avraham|Avi]] ([[User talk:Avraham|talk]]) 16:43, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
 
=== <span id="Burberryplc">Burberryplc</span> → ad1856 ===
 
{{renameuser2| 1=Burberryplc | 2=ad1856 }}
* Datestamp: 12:03, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
* Reason: Change from implied shared account to individual username [[User:Burberryplc|Burberryplc]] ([[User talk:Burberryplc|talk]]) 12:03, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
:[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' No problems found --[[User:Legobot|Legobot]] ([[User talk:Legobot|talk]]) 13:00, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
:{{CHUC|nocontrib|Burberryplc}} It will likely be easier to simply abandon the old account, create a new account with your desired username, and start using it, rather than requesting a rename. [[User:Writ Keeper|Writ&nbsp;Keeper]]&nbsp;[[User Talk: Writ Keeper|&#9863;]][[Special:Contributions/Writ_Keeper|&#9812;]] 08:06, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
 
=== <span id="Emb1995">Emb1995</span> → t3hBra1nWa5her ===
 
{{renameuser2| 1=Emb1995 | 2=t3hBra1nWa5her }}
* Datestamp: 13:20, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
* Reason: unifying web account names [[User:Emb1995|Evan Bovie]] ([[User talk:Emb1995|talk]]) 13:20, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
:[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' No problems found --[[User:Legobot|Legobot]] ([[User talk:Legobot|talk]]) 14:00, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
 
=== <span id="Lambda Chi Alpha IHQ">Lambda Chi Alpha IHQ</span> → ameers ===
 
{{renameuser2| 1=Lambda Chi Alpha IHQ | 2=ameers }}
* Datestamp: 14:36, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
* Reason: Switching to personal account instead of group per Wikipedia guidelines. [[User:Lambda Chi Alpha IHQ|Lambda Chi Alpha IHQ]] ([[User talk:Lambda Chi Alpha IHQ|talk]]) 14:36, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
:[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' I have detected the following problems:
* The requested username is already registered; see <span class="plainlinks">[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&username=Ameers&limit=1&offset=0 Special:Listusers]</span>. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at [[Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations]]. If you do '''not''' wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to.
* There is already a [[WP:SUL|global account]] registered for <span class="plainlinks">[http://toolserver.org/~quentinv57/tools/sulinfo.php?username=Ameers Ameers]</span>. --[[User:Legobot|Legobot]] ([[User talk:Legobot|talk]]) 15:00, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
 
=== <span id="rightboatdotcom">rightboatdotcom</span> → kellysutton1975 ===
 
{{renameuser2| 1=rightboatdotcom | 2=kellysutton1975 }}
* Datestamp: 16:33, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
* Reason: didn't realise I couldn't put my company name in [[User:Rightboatdotcom|Rightboatdotcom]] ([[User talk:Rightboatdotcom|talk]]) 16:33, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
:[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' No problems found --[[User:Legobot|Legobot]] ([[User talk:Legobot|talk]]) 17:00, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
:{{CHU|irl}} [[User:Tyrol5|<font color="#960018">'''Tyrol5'''</font>]] <small>[[User talk:Tyrol5|<font color="#960018">[Talk]</font>]]</small> 23:48, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
 
=== <span id="Dklopp">Dklopp</span> → Samuelclemens ===
 
{{renameuser2| 1=Dklopp | 2=Samuelclemens }}
* Datestamp: 17:28, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
* Reason: original is too close to real name [[User:Dklopp|Dklopp]] ([[User talk:Dklopp|talk]]) 17:28, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
 
:[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' I have detected the following problems:
* The requested username is already registered; see <span class="plainlinks">[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&username=Samuelclemens&limit=1&offset=0 Special:Listusers]</span>. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at [[Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations]]. If you do '''not''' wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to.
* There is no [[WP:SUL|global account]] registered for <span class="plainlinks">[http://toolserver.org/~quentinv57/tools/sulinfo.php?username=Samuelclemens Samuelclemens]</span>, however there are 2 unattached accounts on other wikis. --[[User:Legobot|Legobot]] ([[User talk:Legobot|talk]]) 18:00, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
=== <span id="AMadGmae">AMadGmae</span> → A Mad Game ===
 
{{renameuser2| 1=AMadGmae | 2=A Mad Game }}
* Datestamp: 17:57, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
* Reason: the current name is a mistake [[User:AMadGmae|AMadGmae]] ([[User talk:AMadGmae|talk]]) 17:57, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
:[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' No problems found --[[User:Legobot|Legobot]] ([[User talk:Legobot|talk]]) 18:00, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
 
=== <span id="Flexicar">Flexicar</span> → kirving ===
 
{{renameuser2| 1=Flexicar | 2=kirving }}
* Datestamp: 00:15, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
* Reason: change was recommended by Wikipedia - this is my personal account [[User:Flexicar|Flexicar]] ([[User talk:Flexicar|talk]]) 00:15, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
 
:[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' I have detected the following problems:
* The requested username is already registered; see <span class="plainlinks">[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&username=Kirving&limit=1&offset=0 Special:Listusers]</span>. However, as this requested account has made no edits, it meets the criteria for being usurped; if you wish to usurp it, please read and follow the process at [[Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations]]. If you do '''not''' wish to usurp the username, please choose another name to be renamed to.
* There is no [[WP:SUL|global account]] registered for <span class="plainlinks">[http://toolserver.org/~quentinv57/tools/sulinfo.php?username=Kirving Kirving]</span>, however there are 3 unattached accounts on other wikis. --[[User:Legobot|Legobot]] ([[User talk:Legobot|talk]]) 01:00, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
=== <span id="Agonyapp">Agonyapp</span> → Saraadams84 ===
 
{{renameuser2| 1=Agonyapp | 2=Saraadams84 }}
* Datestamp: 00:33, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
* Reason: To not use my company name, but mine instead [[User:Agonyapp|Agonyapp]] ([[User talk:Agonyapp|talk]]) 00:33, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
:[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' No problems found --[[User:Legobot|Legobot]] ([[User talk:Legobot|talk]]) 01:00, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
:{{CHUC|realname}} [[User:Writ Keeper|Writ&nbsp;Keeper]]&nbsp;[[User Talk: Writ Keeper|&#9863;]][[Special:Contributions/Writ_Keeper|&#9812;]] 08:11, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
 
=== <span id="Prikunjsharma">Prikunjsharma</span> → Prikunj Sharma ===
 
{{renameuser2| 1=Prikunjsharma | 2=Prikunj Sharma }}
* Datestamp: 06:22, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
* Reason: no specific reason. Mu Display name will be '''Prikunj Sharma'''. because Prikunjsharma is not a Name. so please change it asap.. [[User:Prikunjsharma|Prikunjsharma]] ([[User talk:Prikunjsharma|talk]]) 06:22, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
:[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' No problems found --[[User:Legobot|Legobot]] ([[User talk:Legobot|talk]]) 07:00, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
 
=== <span id="chasrmar">chasrmar</span> → chasmarc ===
 
{{renameuser2| 1=chasrmar | 2=chasmarc }}
* Datestamp: 10:09, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
* Reason: mistakenly entered wrong name. Meant to enter chasmarc which was and is available. [[User:Chasrmar|Chasrmar]] ([[User talk:Chasrmar|talk]]) 10:09, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
:[[Image:Symbol comment vote.svg|17px]] '''Robot clerk note:''' No problems found --[[User:Legobot|Legobot]] ([[User talk:Legobot|talk]]) 11:00, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
{{done}}. The user "Chasrmar" has been renamed to "Chasmarc". [[User:Writ Keeper|Writ&nbsp;Keeper]]&nbsp;[[User Talk: Writ Keeper|&#9863;]][[Special:Contributions/Writ_Keeper|&#9812;]] 11:06, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
 
=== <span id="Michael6655321">Michael6655321</span> → kb0Iwasserious ===
 
{{renameuser2| 1=Michael6655321 | 2=kb0Iwasserious }}
* Datestamp: 12:07, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
* Reason: anonymity [[User:Michael6655321|ShoeboxComputers]] ([[User talk:Michael6655321|talk]]) 12:07, 17 December 2013 (UTC)