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Changing username/Simple

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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

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.

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

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.

Cody stafford → Wmd

Current name: Cody stafford (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Wmd (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: My current name was too personal and I did not want people to personally know my name. Cody stafford (talk) 18:28, 20 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: - are you sure you want a username that might be construed as controversial? Kingturtle (talk) 21:20, 21 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

L2L2 → L2L2 (deleted)

Current name: L2L2 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: L2L2 (deleted) (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: 17:40, 23 April 2008 (UTC)

Note: Moved from WP:CHU/U as target not taken. seresin ( ¡? ) 22:05, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I'll do this if you want, but it doesn't really change anything, nor delete anything. You'd still be able to use the account, it'd just have a stranger username. --Deskana (talk) 22:48, 24 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

BoldyGoes → XPANMANX

Current name: BoldyGoes (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: XPANMANX (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Please reference my previous request (it's not far above this one). Thank you. xpanmanx (talk) 05:17, 25 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Moneymanthra → MoneyManthra

Current name: Moneymanthra (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: MoneyManthra (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: User Name typed wrongly. Moneymanthra (talk) 07:46, 25 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done User:MoneyManthra is taken. Kingturtle (talk) 15:07, 25 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hang on - surely the user name isn't taken, but appears to be taken because WP does not allow two user names to exist with the same spelling but different capitilisation. You should be able to rename this user by moving their account to a temporary name (User:MoneyManthra1, for example), then moving that account to User:MoneyManthra. Verisimilus T 09:12, 27 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Stephanie Pywell → 12.34.5678

Current name: Stephanie Pywell (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: 12.34.5678 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Anonymity Stephanie Pywell (talk) 10:10, 25 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Merging requests. However, I'm a tad concerned about your chosenusername due to its semblance to an IP address. -Jéské ^{(v^_^v Karistaa Usko)} 00:22, 27 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Theduffyagency → The Duffy Agency

Current name: Theduffyagency (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: The Duffy Agency (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: The new name is the correct name with the proper capitalizations Theduffyagency (talk) 14:25, 25 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done - that username is promotional. Please review Wikipedia:Username policy and choose a different username. Kingturtle (talk) 15:14, 25 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clockplate → Jacobrice82

Current name: Clockplate (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Jacobrice82 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Right now I have different usernames for different websites. I want to have one username for all of them so it will be easier to remember. Bigash86 (talk) 14:28, 25 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bureaucrat note: - please re-apply. The old user name and the user name of the submitter need to be the same. Kingturtle (talk) 15:15, 25 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done - request not made by the account to be renamed. WjBscribe 05:18, 27 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Dyscas → Tt9899

Current name: Dyscas (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Tt9899 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: My request for unblock has been accepted. I want to start over as a fresh user with a new name. 213.100.253.249 (talk) 18:41, 25 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 213.100.253.249 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. Acalamari 21:04, 25 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done. If you are just starting a new account, there's no need to come here. Just create a new account at Special:Userlogin. WjBscribe 05:16, 27 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Armitage5 → Yellowbelly

Current name: Armitage5 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Yellowbelly (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: dont want name posted. Armitage5 (talk) 19:53, 25 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done The name Yellowbelly (talk · contribs) is already taken. As the account has no edits, it can be usurped; to do so, place a request at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. Kingturtle (talk) 00:14, 26 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Fastnaturedude → Kitsune

Current name: Fastnaturedude (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Kitsune (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: I don't even use "fastnaturedude", and I don't want anonymous people knowing my email address. Kitsune 14:31, 26 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Unfortunately, the username "Kitsune" is already taken. Please choose another name that is not listed on Special: Listusers. Thank you. Perfect Proposal ^{Speak Out!} 15:45, 26 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done. WjBscribe 05:19, 27 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sgbutterfly → Fckaw

Current name: Sgbutterfly (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Fckaw (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: to comply to wikipedia username policy. Sgbutterfly (talk) 15:14, 26 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: I'm concerned that the username chosen would be parsed incorrectly; I suggest choosing another. -Jéské ^{(v^_^v Karistaa Usko)} 19:43, 26 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done Kingturtle (talk) 04:57, 27 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Pavlen666 → Pavlen

Current name: Pavlen666 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Pavlen (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: I think Pavlen666 is satanic because of the 666's.I don't like it either. pavlen666 (talk) 18:54, 26 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done User:Pavlen already exists. Kingturtle (talk) 04:58, 27 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Jojoluverz → Reej's wikiki

Current name: Jojoluverz (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Reej's wikiki (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Boring Name. Jojoluverz (talk) 21:08, 26 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Fixed malformed request. -Jéské ^{(v^_^v Karistaa Usko)} 00:20, 27 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done Kingturtle (talk) 18:45, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Jamescleeves → Earthcat

Current name: Jamescleeves (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Earthcat (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: new user, didn't realise username visable

HornK → Yosarian

Current name: HornK (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Yosarian (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: my nick in my mother tongue's wikipedia, not related to my real name. I have Yosarian in the commons as well. HornK (talk) 16:16, 27 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done The name Yossarian (talk · contribs) is already taken. As the account has no edits, it can be usurped; to do so, place a request at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. Kingturtle (talk) 19:44, 27 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

but I asked for Yosarian (talk · contribs), not Yossarian (talk · contribs). Is it taken as well? 80.178.114.234 (talk) 06:07, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

I made a typo. Yosarian is taken. Kingturtle (talk) 18:46, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: All requests must be made while logged in to the account that will be renamed; this request was made by 91.84.125.27 (talk · contribs). Please log in to the account that is to be renamed and confirm this request. Acalamari 21:07, 27 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Bayviewglenschool → BVGS

Current name: Bayviewglenschool (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: BVGS (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Bayviewglenschool (talk) 23:31, 27 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: An abbreviation is no better than the full name. -Jéské ^{(v^_^v Karistaa Usko)} 06:36, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done - the new name would also be promotional. Kingturtle (talk) 18:47, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Orton80 → Cimmo

Current name: Orton80 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Cimmo (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: I have decided that my old username suits me and Orton80 doesnt so i want to change back if thats ok Orton80 (talk) 03:14, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done Kingturtle (talk) 18:47, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Psychoman364 → Malendras

Current name: Psychoman364 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Malendras (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Dislike with current username, and malendras is much better associated with me now. Psychoman364 (talk) 05:28, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done Kingturtle (talk) 18:48, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

BoldlyGoes → XPANMANX

Current name: BoldlyGoes (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: XPANMANX (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Would like to return to my original username, but in all caps. Thanks. xpanmanx (talk) 05:51, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done Kingturtle (talk) 18:49, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Consumer health coaltion → Pittsburgh650

Current name: Consumer health coaltion (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Pittsburgh650 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: was told consumer health coaltion was not acceptable, changed to a more neutral name. Consumer health coalition (talk) 13:34, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Consumer health coalition to Pittsburgh650. Kingturtle (talk) 18:50, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Drew.christenson → Dcc

Current name: Drew.christenson (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Dcc (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Don't want to use my full name Drew.christenson (talk) 17:52, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Dcc (talk · contribs) is taken; you are too new for usurpation. Please choose a different name. -Jéské ^{(v^_^v Karistaa Usko)} 18:09, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Suman_hellboy → Suman_das

Current name: Suman_hellboy (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Suman_das (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Reason for requested renaming. Suman hellboy (talk) 18:28, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Clerk note: Please provide a reason for renaming. Acalamari 19:32, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Not done The name suman das (talk · contribs) is already taken. As the account has no edits, it can be usurped; to do so, place a request at Wikipedia:Changing username/Usurpations. Kingturtle (talk) 21:26, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Stefifou → Chtfn

Current name: Stefifou (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Chtfn (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Hi. I renamed my account on :fr, where I'm a lot more active than on :en. Just wanted to have the same name on both. Thanks. Stefifou (talk) 18:51, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done Kingturtle (talk) 21:23, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Ovpadmin → Ovpa

Current name: Ovpadmin (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Ovpa (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: ovpadmin does not conform to wikiperida policy as it includes admin and I am new to this... thanks Ovpadmin (talk) 19:20, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Done Kingturtle (talk) 21:25, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Issa clarke → Issa Clarke

Current name: Issa clarke (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google) (ping user)
Requested name: Issa Clarke (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · target logs · block log · list user · global contribs · central auth · Google)
Previous renames: current user, target user, Queue: open req, closed req
AntiSpoof: antispoof check
For global renamer: rename user
Reason: Proper capitalization. Issa (talk) 20:33, 28 April 2008 (UTC)[reply]