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{{Short description|Request board for simple changes of username}}

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=== <span id="Jaldridge86">Jaldridge86</span> → Just11886 ===

Please insert your new request AT THE BOTTOM of this page, under the last existing request. Please do not edit existing requests.

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* 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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==Current requests==

'''Please note''' that renaming users puts a large load on the database. Please do not request a rename unless it is necessary. If you have only a few edits, see the alternatives above.

* '''You must use the form shown in the gray box below.''' If you do not do this, your request will be ignored. Don't forget to sign your name with four tildes, as indicated.

<pre><nowiki>=== MyOldUsername → MyNewUsername ===

* Current name: MyOldUsername

* Requested name: MyNewUsername

* Reason: MyVeryConvincingReason. Thank you. ~~~~</nowiki></pre>

* Check this page periodically to see whether a bureaucrat has fulfilled your request or whether additional information is required. If the request has been fulfilled, read the [[#Once fulfilled|"Once fulfilled" section]] for further instructions; of particular importance is the renaming of your userpages to reflect the name change.

:{{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)

<div style="text-align: center; font-size: 150%; color: #dc143c;">'''Add new requests to the <u>bottom</u> of the page.'''</div>

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=== <span id="AniruddhaArko123">AniruddhaArko123</span> → The_Mysterious_Man_1248 ===

THIS IS THE WRONG PLACE TO ADD NEW REQUESTS.

They go at the bottom of this section, not the top. Please scroll down.

{{rename links| 1=AniruddhaArko123 | 2=The_Mysterious_Man_1248 }}

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* 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)

===The Moneycruncher → The Key===

* Current name: [[User:The Moneycruncher|The Moneycruncher]]

* Requested name: [[User:The Key|The Key]]

* Reason: My username.

If my name is changed, post it on my [[User talk:The Moneycruncher|talk page]].

=== <span id="Zalmayali">Zalmayali</span> → Goldfish12 ===

:I'm afraid that's too close to [[User:DaBomb]], ''and'' we also have [[User:Da bomb]] and [[User:Dabomb]]. Maybe you could pick a more distinctive username? Thanks, [[User:Redux|Redux]] 16:46, 11 October 2006 (UTC)

::[[User:The Key]] already exists. Unless you registered the name, you'll have to choose an alternative. [[User:Warofdreams|Warofdreams]] ''[[User talk:Warofdreams|talk]]'' 10:56, 17 October 2006 (UTC)

{{rename links| 1=Zalmayali | 2=Goldfish12 }}

=== Missy Higgins → Caroona ===

* Datestamp: 21:00, 31 August 2025 (UTC)

* Current name: Missy Higgins

* Reason: used my real name [[User:Zalmayali|Zalmayali]] ([[User talk:Zalmayali|talk]]) 21:00, 31 August 2025 (UTC)

* Requested name: Caroona

* Reason: [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Missy_Higgins&diff=81647422&oldid=81644145 unblock-un]

* Notes: Account just created by the same user, but no edits yet. -- <small><span style="border: 1px solid">[[User:Netsnipe|'''<span style="background-color:White; color:#003333"> &nbsp;Netsnipe&nbsp;</span>''']][[User talk:Netsnipe|<span style="background-color:#003333; color:White">&nbsp;►&nbsp;</span>]]</span></small> 20:15, 15 October 2006 (UTC)

:{{done}}. [[User:Warofdreams|Warofdreams]] ''[[User talk:Warofdreams|talk]]'' 01:59, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

=== Gsmith1of2<span id="Shlg2">Shlg2</span> → OnegoftwoAlexEdu ===

Alternative options if unavailable: Alex_Edu, AlexEdu1, Alex_Education, Aedu, AlexResearch, EduAlex.

* Current name: Gsmith1of2

* Requested name: Onegoftwo

* Reason: Please refer to my original sign up info and you will see the reason (password). I need my user name to be unique but would like to keep the account. It was an oversight on my part. The first user name I chose was already taken and when I typed a new one I typed the wrong thing. Sorry for the confusion. Help? Thanks. [[User:Gsmith1of2|Gsmith1of2]] 20:24, 15 October 2006 (UTC)

:I'm not quite sure what the reason is; could you explain? Unless there's a pressing need for you to make this username less visible, I'd suggest simply creating an account in the new name, as you have very few edits. [[User:Warofdreams|Warofdreams]] ''[[User talk:Warofdreams|talk]]'' 02:07, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

{{rename links| 1=Shlg2 | 2=AlexEdu }}

=== ********** -> TenStars ===

* Datestamp: 21:19, 31 August 2025 (UTC)

* Current name: **********

* 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)

* Requested name: TenStars

* Reason: My old username was blocked, this name change was approved by [[User:Redvers]] on my talk page, and I have over 50 edits. Thank you. [[User:**********|**********]] 00:00, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

:{{done}}. [[User:Warofdreams|Warofdreams]] ''[[User talk:Warofdreams|talk]]'' 02:08, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

=== RichBerry → LittleOldMe ===

* Current name: RichBerry

* Requested name: LittleOldMe

* Reason: As you can see, I have attempted moving my name. This has sort of worked, but I now have two user names (because I created a new one). I did not know that this user name change request was available (and I did not think to ask). So, would it be possible to move all my old logs to LittleOldMe and remove my old account. I wanted more privacy than my old name allowed.

Thank you. [[User:LittleOldMe|LittleOldMe]] 14:56, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

:Confirmation that I am in control of account RichBerry. Thanks [[User:RichBerry|RichBerry]] 14:58, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

::Fixed nom (Current name was LittleOldMe instead of RichBerry) [[User talk:Tizio|Tizio]], [[Special:Contributions/Tizio|Caio]], [[User:Tizio|Sempronio]] 16:28, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

:::{{done}}. [[User:Warofdreams|Warofdreams]] ''[[User talk:Warofdreams|talk]]'' 02:13, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

=== Ridethefire3211 → WarEagleTH===

* Current name: Ridethefire3211

* Requested name: WarEagleTH

* Reason: I like to spend my time making relevant and helpful edits to Wikipedia, and I don't like carrying around a username I made in 10th grade; I'd rather have something more applicable to the present, and a bit more mature. Thank you. [[User:Ridethefire3211|Ridethefire3211]] 16:59, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

:{{done}}. [[User:Warofdreams|Warofdreams]] ''[[User talk:Warofdreams|talk]]'' 02:18, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

=== WikiTruth → ColbeagleTheEagle ===

* Current name: WikiTruth

* Requested name: ColbeagleTheEagle

* Reason: I made this username several weeks before the [[Wikitruth]] saga, but it appears I have been affiliated with them. I am not, though I was banned previously because of my name alone. As such, I would like my name to be changed as to avoid being banned again, as well as to follow the advice of moderators. Thank you. [[User:WikiTruth|WikiTruth]] 23:25, 16 October 2006 (UTC)

:{{done}}. [[User:Warofdreams|Warofdreams]] ''[[User talk:Warofdreams|talk]]'' 02:20, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

=== Splashprince → RaraTheAppleJuggler===

* Current name: Splashprince

* Requested name: RaraTheAppleJuggler

* Reason: The unexpected popularity of this ID has resulted in unwanted attention which has oftentimes been distressing. Thank you very muchos. [[User:Splashprince|Splashprince]] 10:30, 17 October 2006 (UTC)

:{{done}}. [[User:Warofdreams|Warofdreams]] ''[[User talk:Warofdreams|talk]]'' 02:23, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

=== Bticho → BHT===

* Current name: Bticho

* Requested name: BHT

* Reason: Wish more privacy, please

Thanks [[User:Bticho|Bticho]] 02:46, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

:Like I said a few weeks ago, you'll have to confirm by signing in with the [[User:BHT]] account and replying, to confirm you have control of that account. [[User:Warofdreams|Warofdreams]] ''[[User talk:Warofdreams|talk]]'' 12:59, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

=== ΚέκρωΨ → ΜΑΝΗ ===

* Current name: ΚέκρωΨ

* Requested name: MANH

* Reason: I was blocked for having a username in Greek script, and my request to [[Latin alphabet|Latinise]] it to '''Kékrōps''' was rejected by one administrator and ignored by the rest. The administrator who rejected the Latin version did so on the basis of the existence of [[diacritic]]s, even though [[Wikipedia:Username]] does not explicitly proscribe them. Is there an official WP policy on the issue? Thank you.[[User:ΚέκρωΨ|ΚέκρωΨ]] 07:07, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

:Personally, I see no problem with these diacritics, as they are found in common character sets. Would you like to be [[User:Kékrōps]]? [[User:Warofdreams|Warofdreams]] ''[[User talk:Warofdreams|talk]]'' 02:26, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

::Yes, I would. Thank you kindly.--[[User:ΚέκρωΨ|ΚέκρωΨ]] 05:29, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

=== [e-mail] → Sincerity ===

* Current name: [e-mail]

* Requested name: Sincerity

* Reason: Name change recommended by wikipedia. Thank you.

:There is already a [[User:Sincerity]]. Unless you created that account, you will have to choose a different name. [[User:Warofdreams|Warofdreams]] ''[[User talk:Warofdreams|talk]]'' 02:00, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

=== Scorpius Rising → Scorpius rising ===

* Current name: Scorpius Rising

* Requested name: Scorpius rising

* Reason: New user. I did typo when I created name; last word needs to be lowercase, like signature. Accept my apologies for the additional work needed due to my mistake. Thank you. [[User:Scorpius Rising|Scorpius r i s i n g]] 15:00, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

:{{not done}} - you have very few edits and can simply create a new account in the new name. [[User:Warofdreams|Warofdreams]] ''[[User talk:Warofdreams|talk]]'' 02:15, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

=== OlivierJaquemet → Olivier Jaquemet ===

* Current name: OlivierJaquemet

* Requested name: Olivier Jaquemet

* Reason: I didn't know I could use a space in my name when signing up. Accept my apologies for the additionnal work needed due to my mistake. Thank you. [[User:OlivierJaquemet|OlivierJaquemet]] 15:20, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

:<s><nowiki>{{not done}}</nowiki></s> - you have very few edits and can simply create an account in the new name. [[User:Warofdreams|Warofdreams]] ''[[User talk:Warofdreams|talk]]'' 18:04, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

:: Okay, that's fine for me, thanks for the quick answer! But I have just tried to create a new account using my requested username, Olivier Jaquemet, and I get the following error ''The name "Olivier Jaquemet" is too similar to the existing account "OlivierJaquemet". Please choose another name.''. Do I have to remove this section from this page to be able to use the new username ? --[[User:OlivierJaquemet|OlivierJaquemet]] 18:53, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

:::Ah, in that case, I've {{done}} your rename. [[User:Warofdreams|Warofdreams]] ''[[User talk:Warofdreams|talk]]'' 02:09, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

::::Thanks a lot! --[[User:Olivier Jaquemet|Olivier Jaquemet]] 07:39, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

=== Lzb → Illicium ===

* Current name: Lzb

* Requested name: Illicium

* Reason: To be more consistent with usernames on other websites. Thanks a lot. [[User:Lzb|Lzb]] 17:50, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

=== Wikikob → ProductBox ===

* Current name: Wikikob

* Requested name: ProductBox

* Reason: Am going to make lots of edits to Product Management and related articles and would like a name that reflects my interest in product management. Thank you. [[User:Wikikob|Wikikob]] 20:28, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

:{{not done}} - you have few edits and can simply create a new account in the new name. [[User:Warofdreams|Warofdreams]] ''[[User talk:Warofdreams|talk]]'' 02:16, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

=== Système → Rhizome ===

* Current name: Système

* Requested name: Rhizome

* Reason: This is my fr.wikipedia username. "Rhizome" user name already seems to exist but it doesn't seem to have contributions. Thank you. [[User:Système|Système]] 21:47, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

: [[User:Rhizome]] already exists, so unless you created that account, I'd suggest waiting for the [[m:Single login specifications|single log-in]] to solve this for you. [[User:Warofdreams|Warofdreams]] ''[[User talk:Warofdreams|talk]]'' 02:03, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

=== D e l t i c → PoshFan ===

* Current name: D e l t i c

* Requested name: PoshFan

* Reason: I have received unwelcome attention (outside Wikipedia) as a result of some postings on contentious subjects. I would much prefer to adopt a name I am not associated with elsewhere on the net. Thank you. [[User:D e l t i c|D e l t i c]] 22:55, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

:*45 edits dating to 8 October 2006. User and talk pages have been deleted. I recommend the requestor simply start a new account. Less possibility of association. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 17:29, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

=== Bonafide.hustla → Certified.Gangsta ===

* Current name: Bonafide.hustla

* Requested name: Certified.Gangsta

* Reason: I have received mocks and ridicules about my username from some hostile users. I would prefer to adopt a new name to avoid such harassments from happening again. Thanks for your time.--[[User:Bonafide.hustla|Bonafide.hustla]] 07:45, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

:*1667 edits dating back to 12 February 2006. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 17:27, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

=== Ivorb → BoAman ===

* Current name: Ivorb

* Requested name: BoAman

* Reason: There appears to be a company called Ivorb which may cause confusion. I was not awrae of this clash when selecting my username. Thank you. [[User:Ivorb|Ivor]] 14:34, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

:*19 edits to date, but edit history goes back to February of 2006. If the requestor does not care about indications of length of time editing on Wikipedia, suggest creating a new account name to your liking. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 15:13, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

=== TVPR → Right to vanish ===

* Current name: TVPR

* Requested name: Right to vanish

* Reason: I do not wish for my current name, which I am strongly associated with elsewhere, to remain active as I cease using WP. Thank you. [[User:TVPR|TVPR]] 16:32, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

:*"Right to vanish" is a concept as described at [[m:Right to vanish]]. Per [[Wikipedia:Username#Inappropriate_usernames]], I don't think it's appropriate to rename your account to that concept name. I recommend you pick another name. --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 17:25, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

:In that case I'd like "Floccinaucinihilipilification".--[[User:TVPR|TVPR]] 17:37, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

:*HAHAHAHAHH! (and YES that IS a real word!) --[[User:Durin|Durin]] 17:38, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

::*Super! Thank you very much.--[[User:TVPR|TVPR]] 17:42, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

=== Davros77 → Dyamantese ===

* Current name: Davros77

* Requested name: Dyamantese

* Reason: I should like it very much if my username is changed as I am too well known on several other things and people have tried to track me. By changing my username, these people will be stuck and I can use Wikipedia in peace. Thank you. [[User:Davros77|Davros77]] 18:40, 19 October 2006 (UTC)