Wikipedia:Changing username/Simple
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This page hosts simple requests for a username change across the Wikimedia network. Requests are processed by stewards and global renamers.
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Current requests
WikiBully → WikiBoel
- Current name: WikiBully (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: WikiBoel (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: Old name (questionably) declared unsuitable 208.74.181.76 03:30, 28 May 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 208.74.181.76 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. WjBscribe 04:15, 28 May 2007 (UTC)
Not done No reply Secretlondon 21:26, 8 June 2007 (UTC)
User:Nationalproduct → National Product
- Current name: User:Nationalproduct (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: National Product (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: Was accidentally placed as username. Need real name placed as username so that it can be found in Wikipedia. It also looks really unprofessional to have user:nationalproduct instead of just their name National Product. Thanks, Nationalproduct 06:17, 29 May 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
- Note: both your current and your requested usernames are actually blockable under WP:U#Promotional: "[Usernames] that attempt to promote a group or company on Wikipedia".[1] Please request a different username. EVula // talk // ☯ // 22:36, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
Not done per above. Warofdreams talk 23:25, 31 May 2007 (UTC)
Jonathandefazio → Smileyface45901
- Current name: Vargux (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: VARGUX (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Jonathandefazio 20:12, 30 May 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
- Please state your reason for requested renaming. Warofdreams talk 23:41, 31 May 2007 (UTC)
Not done. Reapplied below. Secretlondon 05:03, 2 June 2007 (UTC)
Meghwilliams → Artlit
- Current name: Meghwilliams (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Artlit (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: The first is my email address, the new name is my website and identifies me and also I'll remember it. 88.105.205.88 18:40, 1 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 88.105.205.88 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. The Sunshine Man 18:55, 1 June 2007 (UTC)
Not done per above =Nichalp «Talk»= 12:38, 2 June 2007 (UTC)
Erayhfjhdgasugjhfg → Spinach Monster #9
- Current name: Erayhfjhdgasugjhfg (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Spinach Monster #9 (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: I'm requesting this on behalf of a username blocked editor. Shallow edit history, but I'd like to preserve it if possible given those first few misteps and the fact that I will be monitoring them on unblock.--Isotope23 19:00, 1 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
- They need to request it. You can't request it for them. They need to post on their talk page asking to be unblocked to get a name change. Secretlondon 05:06, 2 June 2007 (UTC)
- I can now speak for my self on this. I request the name change--Erayhfjhdgasugjhfg 19:08, 2 June 2007 (UTC)
- Comment: Perhaps Erayhfjhdgasugjhfg would care to explain, their vandalism to the talk main page diff, and to my user page diff after I issued a warning about their edit to the main page.--Bryson{Talk}{Edits} 21:49, 2 June 2007 (UTC)
- I didn't get your warning until I already did it. I was trying to see how the system worked.--Erayhfjhdgasugjhfg 21:54, 2 June 2007 (UTC)
Not done Just make the new account. Secretlondon 03:58, 3 June 2007 (UTC)
JeffStryker → MrStryker
- Current name: JeffStryker (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: MrStryker (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: User:Thewinchester took issue with it. JeffStryker 21:43, 1 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
- Is this your real name or are you naming yourself after Jeff Stryker? Secretlondon 05:09, 2 June 2007 (UTC)
- Not my real name. JeffStryker 11:07, 6 June 2007 (UTC)
Not done You need to come up with a name that isn't after a famous person. This is after Jeff Stryker. Secretlondon 16:06, 8 June 2007 (UTC)
Ssaarraahhoo → Vrtualthnking
- Current name: Ssaarraahhoo (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Vrtualthnking (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: boring blahblahblah 21:20, 1 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
Clerk note: Moved from WP:CHU/U [2]. WjBscribe 23:57, 1 June 2007 (UTC)
Not done You only have 1 edit which was vandalism. This is also not a good faith request for renaming. Secretlondon 05:11, 2 June 2007 (UTC)
Davins111 → Davins123123123
- Currenr name: {User13|Davins111
- Requested name: Davins123123123 (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: My account has been hacked into spamming people. Davins111 11:22, 1 June 2007 (UTC)
Not done see below Secretlondon 03:36, 3 June 2007 (UTC)
E_dog95 → Eric Williams
- Current name: E_dog95 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Eric Williams (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: I would now rather have a non-fiction username. E dog95 04:38, 3 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. --Nick—Contact/Contribs 07:21, 3 June 2007 (UTC)
Not done Secretlondon 21:25, 8 June 2007 (UTC)
Redlands597198 → Redlands59719823
- Current name: Redlands597198 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Redlands59719823 (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: Starting to use this on other sites to accomodate different username requirements. 97198 talk 14:40, 3 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
- I think your string of numbers is becoming a bit random, sorry. Secretlondon 21:22, 8 June 2007 (UTC)
Amazingracefanatic2 → Twilight Prince
- Current name: Amazingracefanatic2 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Twilight Prince (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: As much as I'm an Amazing Race fan, saying "fanatic" sounds a little weird because that would somehow mean that I make it my life, which I don't; besides, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is my favorite game! Also, I don't like that my old account name was all one word. Thanks! Amazingracefanatic2 21:32, 3 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
Clerk note: I have fixed the template, however it would be a good idea for you to provide a reason for requesting this rename. --Nick—Contact/Contribs 03:00, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. --Nick—Contact/Contribs 05:08, 6 June 2007 (UTC)
Not done Secretlondon 21:25, 8 June 2007 (UTC)
Celtic Emperor → Lohengrin
- Current name: Celtic Emperor (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Lohengrin (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: Tried to move my page to Lohengrin but didn't know it wouldn't work. Would like that username please! Celtic Emperor 00:50, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. In fact, this name belongs to a user who has made a significant number of contributions in the past (see contribs and logs}. It may be a shock for this user if they decide to use their account again and find your userpage moved over theirs. --Nick—Contact/Contribs 03:04, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
Clerk note: Celtic Emperor has made a new request below (twice). --Nick—Contact/Contribs 22:19, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
Not done Secretlondon 22:48, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
Celtic Emperor → Siegfried
- Current name: Celtic Emperor (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Siegfried (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: This user hasn't made an edit since 2005.
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. As the target account has made edits it cannot be usurped. WjBscribe 09:46, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
Not done Secretlondon 22:48, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
Cescotto → Zucchero92
- Current name: Cescotto (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Zucchero92 (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: The new account name should be easier for me to remember since I use it on other websites Cescotto 09:33, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
Not done This is your only contribution - just make the new name. Secretlondon 21:28, 8 June 2007 (UTC)
Celtic Emperor → Donar
- Current name: Celtic Emperor (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Donar (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: Nobody is using "Donar".Celtic Emperor 16:44, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
Clerk note: This same request with a different reason appears below, I will make a further note there (name is taken). --Nick—Contact/Contribs 22:20, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
Not done Secretlondon 22:49, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
msusinfl → Champion07
- Current name: msusinfl (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Champion07 (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Msusinfl 19:11, 4 June 2007 (UTC) I created my account just a few minutes ago. My new name is more appropriate for my Wikipedia pages. Thank you.
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
Not done This is your only contribution - just make the new account. Secretlondon 21:32, 8 June 2007 (UTC)
Celtic Emperor → Donar
- Current name: Celtic Emperor (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Donar (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: Prefer Donar to the rest of the Germanic names and nobody is using it. Celtic Emperor 20:16, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. This user has also made significant contributions. Please use the Special:Listusers page before requesting names to see if they are taken or not. --Nick—Contact/Contribs 22:23, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
Not done Secretlondon 22:50, 4 June 2007 (UTC)
Amanda.Tighe → TigEE
- Current name: Amanda.Tighe (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: TigEE (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: Prefer to not have a full name used. Thank you. Amanda.Tighe 15:03, 5 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
Not done You only have 2 edits - just make the new account. Secretlondon 21:37, 8 June 2007 (UTC)
X706030142 → Apple0142E
- Current name: X706030142 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Apple0142E (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: username has been blocked indefinitely because it is a confusing string of numbers. Dun want to domain a word in username for other contributors use. X706030142 17:21, 5 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
- I don't understand what you are saying. Sorry. Secretlondon 21:46, 8 June 2007 (UTC)
- The user made a duplicate request below explaining, so I'll change this username.
Done Angela. 18:58, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
- The user made a duplicate request below explaining, so I'll change this username.
Littlebum2002 → UL2006KevinB
- Current name: Littlebum2002 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: UL2006KevinB (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: The word "bum" means "butt" in England, and may be offensive to users over there. littlebum2002 20:04, 5 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
- I don't think this is offensive and you can keep it if you want. It's very minor, nothing to worry about. Secretlondon 21:50, 8 June 2007 (UTC)
Tom12519 → Trousers_
- Current name: Tom12519 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Trousers_ (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: Changed online name to something more memorable and would prefer to keep the same account, rather than lose what little I do have credited. tom12519 22:15, 5 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
Clerk note: I don't think the software can distinguish between User:Trousers_ and User:Trousers, which is already taken. WjBscribe 02:00, 7 June 2007 (UTC)
Not done You need to choose another name, sorry. Secretlondon 21:51, 8 June 2007 (UTC)
Amazingracefanatic2 → Twilight Prince
- Current name: Amazingracefanatic2 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Twilight Prince (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: I don't like that my old account was all one word. I would really appreciate it if I could change my username to Twilight Prince. Thanks! 68.223.245.224 01:25, 6 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use.
Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 68.223.245.224 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. --Nick—Contact/Contribs 05:07, 6 June 2007 (UTC)
Not done Secretlondon 21:54, 8 June 2007 (UTC)
DuranDuran → DuranDuranInnuendo
- Current name: DuranDuran (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: DuranDuranInnuendo (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: Causing confusion for other Wikipedians. ˉˉDuranDuran╦╩ 18:28, 6 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
- This is still named after Duran Duran. Can you come up with something else? Secretlondon 16:11, 8 June 2007 (UTC)
Danngala → ArtAnnex
- Current name: Danngala (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: ArtAnnex (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: More appropriate for the content of the articles we write. Danngala 19:44, 6 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
Not done see the username policy. Your company is called Annex Galleries and hence this is promotional. Secretlondon 22:07, 8 June 2007 (UTC)
Ndesai → Any
- Current name: Ndesai (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Any (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: Requesting on behalf of user per OTRS ticket# 2007060110010605. User has expressed concerns over privacy and wishes the name to be changed to "Any generic name (or none at all) would be just fine." ---J.S (T/C/WRE) 19:13, 8 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
- Asking for clarification as this isn't being requested by the username. 'Any' is also not useful. Secretlondon 22:39, 8 June 2007 (UTC)
Nimadesai → Any
- Current name: Nimadesai (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Any (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: Requesting on behalf of user per OTRS ticket# 2007060110010605. User has expressed concerns over privacy and wishes the name to be changed to "Any generic name (or none at all) would be just fine." ---J.S (T/C/WRE) 19:13, 8 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
- Asking for clarification as this isn't being requested by the username. 'Any' is also not useful. Secretlondon 22:39, 8 June 2007 (UTC)
Dcarlson → WikiHound
- Current name: Dcarlson (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: WikiHound (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: Personal preference. Dcarlson 23:11, 8 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
Not done WikiHound already exists. Please choose another name. Angela. 18:55, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
The_Catcher → Kare Kare
- Current name: The_Catcher (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Kare Kare (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: Privacy reasons - easily indentifiable and i would prefer not be. The Catcher 05:51, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
Done Angela. 18:56, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
Venatoreng → Venator
- Current name: Venatoreng (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Venator (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: It is the username I have on the Spanish and Romanian versions of Wikipedia, I made a mistake when I created an account here, the username "Venator", which already exists, is actually mine, please check.--Venatoreng 19:38, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: This user does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:20, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
Clerk note: The requested username is already registered; see Special:CentralAuth. Please choose another name which is not already in use. The Sunshine Man 19:38, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
Iridescenti → Iridescent
- Current name: Iridescenti (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Iridescent (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: Typing mistake when I first set up the account; I never bother changing it as I assumed the name was taken, but apparently not. — iridescenti (talk to me!) 22:37, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
- Robot clerks notes: User:Iridescenti does not have any history of being renamed in the logs HBC RenameClerkBot 22:49, 9 June 2007 (UTC)
Soundpro99 → Ccarfagno
- Current name: Soundpro99 (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Ccarfagno (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: it has been suggested that my username is in violation as it is similiar to my company's name Soundpro99 01:23, 10 June 2007 (UTC)
Stagetones → CompuServe
- Current name: Stagetones (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: CompuServe (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: Private data Stagetones 01:37, 10 June 2007 (UTC)
- Please choose another name. You can't name yourself after CompuServe, sorry. Secretlondon 12:35, 10 June 2007 (UTC)
Sheeju → Sheeju chandran
- Current name: Sheeju (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Sheeju chandran (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: .Private Sheeju 05:44, 10 June 2007 (UTC)
SilverFox Wiki → SilverFoxWiki
- Current name: SilverFox Wiki (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: SilverFoxWiki (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: Accidentally left a space when I created existing name. SilverFox Wiki 06:26, 10 June 2007 (UTC)
Burstmeets → D106 depot
- Current name: Burstmeets (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: D106 depot (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: Reason for requested renaming, feels better. Burstmeets 10:32, 10 June 2007 (UTC)
legalweek → Solicitor1
- Current name: legalweek (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Solicitor1 (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: I have been advised to change my username by Hu12: "Usernames that contain a domain or imply a web address or Usernames that promote a company are not allowed as usernames and eventually this account will be disabled." legalweek 11.50, 10 June 2007 (UTC)
Biekko → Bjarki S
- Current name: Biekko (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Bjarki S (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: I just don't like my old username any more :), so I'm changing to real name. Bjarki 15:38, 10 June 2007 (UTC)
Dcarlson → WriterHound
- Current name: Dcarlson (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: WriterHound (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: Personal preference. Dcarlson 15:49, 10 June 2007 (UTC)
Bgoldman to giveanotherreason123
Bgoldman → Giveanotherreason123
- Current name: Bgoldman (talk · contribs · logs · block log)
- Requested name: Giveanotherreason123 (change username) (from secure login)
- Reason: security Bgoldman 16:40, 10 June 2007 (UTC)