MarioWiki:Changing username/Archive 7

The wiki software allows bureaucrats to change any user account to a new name, as long as it's not already in-use by someone else.

All edits made by the user will be changed in the edit history to reflect the change. However, this feature has been somewhat abused in the past, so there are some limits:

Users must be registered for at least three months to be eligible for a rename. Exceptions may be granted for minor tweaks to correct registration errors. Each user must wait one year between renames (user rename log). However, changing and then reversing the change is allowed once. For example, going from Alpha to Beta and back to Alpha is allowed, but you would need to wait a year if you want to change to something else. We will not consider requests for names which include symbols, accented letters, foreign alphabets, or other specialized characters which could be an inconvenience to type on a standard QWERTY keyboard. If the name you want is already being used by a short-lived account that has been completely inactive for years, and provided you have a good reason for wanting the name (e.g. it's your established nickname on the forums), you may directly contact a bureaucrat to see if the original account can be renamed, making the name available for you instead. However, if the account in question has made any legitimate mainspace edits (i.e. non-vandalism contributions), it will not be considered. Note that once a rename is completed, your old username is released back into the pool of available usernames and will be obtainable by others (by way of both new user registration and rename). Abandoned usernames which are of major significance to the wiki community may be reserved at the discretion of the wiki staff. All requests go at the bottom of this page, not on the user talk pages of bureaucrats.

Previous renames are archived: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.

Instructions

1. Create a new subsection at the bottom of the page using this syntax: === CurrentName to NewName ===
2. Below this, use {{rename user}} and put both your current and desired names (both case-sensitive), using this format: {{rename user|CurrentName|NewName}}
3. Leave a comment as to why you want the change after the template and then save the page.
4. Bureaucrats will check this page regularly and if accepted can use the "Rename" link on the top-right corner of each section to directly change the username and move all userspace pages.
5. The bureaucrat will say whether the name change is accepted or rejected in each section, and if rejected, why (such as already being given a name change over the preceding 12 months).

Requests

Hikari to ThatPeskyKoopaling

Rename

Hikari (talk)	ThatPeskyKoopaling (talk)
	Approved

I've finally made up my mind. Hikari's not Mario themed, and Lady Timpani's an actual article (sort of), and I love the Koopalings. And I know it's my last name change this year, but I'm sure I'm sticking with this one. ThatPeskyKoopaling 04:26, 8 July 2012 (EDT)

Done. If you do get tired of this name, you can change it after January 8, 2013. - Walkazo 19:36, 8 July 2012 (EDT)

Lost Mini Star09 to Purity Essence

Rename

Lost Mini Star09 (talk)	Purity Essence (talk)
	Approved

It's been what, a few months, since I joined and I'm quitting the whole LMS09 mishap where I was the "Ninth LMS, so make your username that"(MG2012 Quote) so MG2012 won't bother me!!!!!! Anyways, it also lost its originality, which makes me a little sad. I hope that you'll accept this. Purity EssenceMy name was MG2012'd.

EthanFerris to Electrical Bowser jr.

Rename

EthanFerris (talk)	Electrical Bowser jr. (talk)
	Approved

Mom keeps badgering me to change my name 'cause she's paranoid I'm gonna get hacked. I thought this would be a cool name to change into. Electrical Bowser jr. 18:42, 17 July 2012 (EDT)EthanFerris

*Gemeas* to Super Candy

Rename

*Gemeas* (talk)	Super Candy (talk)
	Approved

"*Gemeas*" is very personal to put in a User name. Super Candy sounds good to us and it seems the name of an item of Mario, the family of the Super Mushroom + the candies Mario Party 8. (it's cute, admit) Twins Deia & Lica 21:24, 17 July 2012 (EDT)

MysteryGirl2012 to YoobStomper

Rename

MysteryGirl2012 (talk)	YoobStomper (talk)
	Approved

I feel like I lost touch with my current name. Also, I require a new dawn on the wiki. So, I really need this! MysteryGirl2012 is in need of a new dawn.

Baja to Bαjα

Rename

Baja (talk)	Bαjα (talk)
	Rejected

Lately, I've been using 'Bαjα' more than anything else. If I can't use special characters, could I try a different username? Either way, this is my first and only desired username change. Baja (talk)

Don't use fancy characters: it's not worth the hassle (remember, other users need to be able to write your name too). - Walkazo 22:06, 19 August 2012 (EDT)

Technickal to Superyoshi64

Rename

Technickal (talk)	Superyoshi64 (talk)
	Rejected

My old username doesn't have much to do with Mario, so I want to "Marioify" it. My proposed username illustrates two great things about the Mario franchise, Yoshi, and Super Mario 64! Technickal (talk)

That username is already taken. --Glowsquid (talk) 17:51, 5 September 2012 (EDT)

I don't see it taken Technickal (talk)

It's taken. - Walkazo 18:11, 5 September 2012 (EDT)

Technickal to YoshiCookie

Rename

Technickal (talk)	YoshiCookie (talk)
	Approved

Well, is this better? I looked at the log and there isn't a user named YoshiCookie. YoshiCookie (talk) 10:15, 10 December 2015 (EST)

You've been renamed. - Walkazo 18:30, 5 September 2012 (EDT)

Spenzer66 to SmartYoshi

Rename

Spenzer66 (talk)	SmartYoshi (talk)
	Approved

I just need to ``marioify`` my username. -- Spenzer66 (talk) 17:02, 9 September 2012 (EDT)

TheGreatBlockyBoo to Superchao

Rename

TheGreatBlockyBoo (talk)	Superchao (talk)
	Approved

I need to have my forum and wiki usernames match, and I don't want to change my forum username, so I have to do this.

Also, if possible, please rename my old Superchao account to TheGreatBlockyBoo (basically a nameswap). If that's not okay then just name it Blocky. TheGreatBlockyBoo (talk) 21:06, 17 September 2012 (EDT)

SuperLakitu to TheShortcutButton

Rename

SuperLakitu (talk)	TheShortcutButton (talk)
	Approved

The idea came to me, and I had to use it. SuperLakitu 21:03, September 22, 2012 (EDT)

Raven Effect to Marshal Dan Troop

Rename

Raven Effect (talk)	Marshal Dan Troop (talk)
	Approved

I decided I would like to have my username be my favorite character from my favorite T.V show. Raven Effect (talk)

New Super Yoshi to NSY

Rename

New Super Yoshi (talk)	NSY (talk)
	Rejected

I know i've had two renames in the past year but I really can't cope with using this username anymore, I'm fine with NSY. Please just change it.

No exceptions, sorry. As I told you after your last name change, you can't get another one until January 4, 2013. - Walkazo 22:38, 9 October 2012 (EDT)

Koopa K to Yoshi K

Rename

Koopa K (talk)	Yoshi K (talk)
	Approved

I want a rename because that is my name on the Forums and I like Yoshis better than Koopas. Koopa K (talk)

LuigiBlubber to The Amazing Luigi

Rename

LuigiBlubber (talk)	The Amazing Luigi (talk)
	Approved

I want to rename because it means "Luigi's Whale Fat". LuigiBlubber (talk)

Pokémon Trainer Red to Creeper

Rename

Pokémon Trainer Red (talk)	Creeper (talk)
	Approved

I like creepers from minecraft and this will probably just be a phase Pokémon Trainer Red (talk)

Edofenrir to Kibago

Rename

Edofenrir (talk)	Kibago (talk)
	Approved

I do not plan to change my name on the wiki after this again, and I am noting this here in case this makes the decision any easier. - Gabumon^(talk) 19:00, 26 October 2012 (EDT)

Lily to Lily x

Rename

Lily (talk)	Lily x (talk)
	Approved

probably my last username change, just so it matches with my forum username. Thanks Lily

Done. But just so you know, if you do end up wanting another name change, it'll have to wait until after May 23, 2013. - Walkazo 19:02, 31 October 2012 (EDT)

Creeper to PTR-91

Rename

Creeper (talk)	PTR-91 (talk)
	Rejected

I've decided on this name. i realize i cannot get a change for a while, until October... 18? or 19? Well whatever. PTR (talk) 20:51, 8 November 2012 (EST)

No, not until December 2, 2012. Your last name change, on Oct. 19, was the second one in the last year, with the name change before that (last December 2nd) being the first (as well as the second for the previous year, after your first name change on Sept. 25, 2011: hence your third name change (your latest one, from October) was only allowed after Sept. 25, 2012). Anyway, long story short, wait until December 2 to post your request. - Walkazo 21:05, 8 November 2012 (EST)

ok. I screwed up. PTR (talk) 22:43, 8 November 2012 (EST)

Luminous Blade to Tempest Tales

Rename

Luminous Blade (talk)	Tempest Tales (talk)
	Approved

I normally used Lumin Blade instead of Luminous Blade. But it was weird name, I wanted changed another name, Tempest Tales. Windy Walk

Done. This was your second rename in a year, so you cannot request another name change until July 5, 2013. - Walkazo 20:13, 10 November 2012 (EST)

Baja to DaShroom

Rename

Baja (talk)	DaShroom (talk)
	Approved

So many people mispronounce "Baja" as "Bah-jah" and it has gotten annoying. "DaShroom" would kind of commemorate my joining of The 'Shroom two months ago. DaShroom (talk · edits) 20:30, 11 November 2012 (EST)

FourPaperHeroes to The Forgotten Beast

Rename

FourPaperHeroes (talk)	The Forgotten Beast (talk)
	Approved

"The Forgotten Beast" is my common user name throughout NIWA except here and it would be best for me to keep my title consistent. -Four Paper Heroes 20:59, 17 November 2012 (EST)

Thank you kindly. -The Forgotten Beast 21:25, 17 November 2012 (EST)

Vincent to Vinnie

Rename

Vincent (talk)	Vinnie (talk)
	Approved

I go by Vinnie everywhere now Vinnie

Creeper to Pokémon Trainer Red

Rename

Creeper (talk)	Pokémon Trainer Red (talk)
	Approved

. PTR (talk) 12:04, 2 December 2012 (EST)

For the record, since this was your second rename in a year, you can't get another rename until October 19, 2013 at the earliest. - Walkazo 23:05, 1 January 2013 (EST)

Luigirules33 to SUPERMARIOROCKSYES

Rename

Luigirules33 (talk)	SUPERMARIOROCKSYES (talk)
	Approved

My new name is better.

BluePiranha to Aokage

Rename

BluePiranha (talk)	Aokage (talk)
	Approved

The new name is maybe a little more original. BluePiranha (talk) 10:14, 14 December 2012 (EST)

JohnRoberts to KoopaGuy

Rename

JohnRoberts (talk)	KoopaGuy (talk)
	Approved

I don't feel like using my real name. Plus, Koopas and Shy Guys are Mario related.

Snowspike55 to King Pikante

Rename

Snowspike55 (talk)	King Pikante (talk)
	Approved

Snow Spikes have fallen out of my interest areas, and I like Prince Pikante more. (talk)

LooneyKid to LooneyDude

Rename

LooneyKid (talk)	LooneyDude (talk)
	Approved

Since I have been a teenager for a while now, "dude" would be more fitting.

Edit: Thanks, Glowsquid. P.S. I am also in beta games, and would kill for any SMB, SMB3, SMW, SM64, or Paper Mario beta. I seriously would (unless the victim is Miyamoto).

Paperphailurethemariomonster99 to Binarystep

Rename

Paperphailurethemariomonster99 (talk)	Binarystep (talk)
	Approved

My username is long and stupid-sounding.

Someone123 to AtomicMario

Rename

Someone123 (talk)	AtomicMario (talk)
	Approved

The nickname Someone123 is kind of like having a password called "password" or "123456789". AtomicMario sounds more unique and even has the Mario in the name.

MarioSmasher to NewSMBU

Rename

MarioSmasher (talk)	NewSMBU (talk)
	Approved

First rename of the year, according to my time zone: GMT +1h. I did say the last time that I won't request anything until January 2013, right? MarioSmasher (talk)

Actually, you shouldn't have been given another rename until February 16, 2013, since you already had two renames over the past year (last February and last April). Lucky for you, no one checked the math this time. Anyway, for future reference, your next rename can't be until April 9, 2013 at the earliest. - Walkazo 23:01, 1 January 2013 (EST)

New Super Yoshi to NSY

Rename

New Super Yoshi (talk)	NSY (talk)
	Approved

New Super Yoshi (talk)

It's not quite one year yet. Wait around the 20th. --Glowsquid (talk) 08:29, 5 January 2013 (EST)

I was told I cannot get renamed until Janury 4th which was yesterday. New Super Yoshi (talk)

Oh, derp. In that case... --Glowsquid (talk) 08:55, 5 January 2013 (EST)

Yep, it's your next rename after this one that can't be until the 21st. - Walkazo 17:19, 5 January 2013 (EST)

Lindsay151 to L151

Rename

Lindsay151 (talk)	L151 (talk)
	Approved

Like to it to be shorter L151

Grovyle to LN1

Rename

Grovyle (talk)	LN1 (talk)
	Approved

Abbreviation of my original username. --LN1 (talk) 16:26, 21 January 2013 (EST)

Done. If you want another rename, you'll have to wait until March 30th. - Walkazo 18:53, 21 January 2013 (EST)

BowserJr.0201 to MortonBoo99

Rename

BowserJr.0201 (talk)	MortonBoo99 (talk)
	Approved

Bowser Jr. rocks, but it's getting old. Plus, I like Morton Koopa Jr. and Boos.

Shroomerio555 to LuigiRoolz943

Rename

Shroomerio555 (talk)	LuigiRoolz943 (talk)
	Unapproved

I forgot to verify my username and now I can't do anything! -
— The preceding unsigned comment was added by Shroomerio555 (talk).

What are you talking about? It's been a long time since I registered, but I don't remember a "verify your username" step... Either way, you username shouldn't have anything to do with your ability to edit, unless you've forgotten it and/or your password - in which case you'd need a new account, not a rename. Besides, you edited this page - that's doing something. Maybe the problem is that you're not autoconfirmed yet? That just means you need to make five edits in order to edit certain protected pages, move pages, upload files and create new articles. - Walkazo 16:27, 4 February 2013 (EST)

SuperFireBowserJr. to Superfiremario

Rename

SuperFireBowserJr. (talk)	Superfiremario (talk)
	Approved

I like Superfiremario better than SuperFireBowserJr., but I like Bowser Jr. More than Mario still. But please call me SFM. User:Superfiremario

Thank you! User:Superfiremario

Kindle to Goomba

Rename

Kindle (talk)	Goomba (talk)
	Approved

I've always liked Goombas, but I didn't know that the name Goomba wasn't taken when I joined and it still isn't. File:NSMBU-1 Up Mushroom.png Kindle (talk · edits) 02:55, 16 February 2013 (EST)

Helvetia King to NintendoFanatic26

Rename

Helvetia King (talk)	NintendoFanatic26 (talk)
	Approved

I want to change my username to NintendoFanatic26 because that is what my YouTube channel is named. It will make it easier for people to find me on here with that username.

Moogle to Guiliant

Rename

Moogle (talk)	Guiliant (talk)
	Approved

I would like to log in with the handle "Guiliant" on the forums, and as I understand the only way to do so would be through changing my name on here to "Guiliant". Thankies! :3 Moogle (talk) 01:49, 25 February 2013 (EST)

Mephiles321 to NintendoPower!!

Rename

Mephiles321 (talk)	[[User:NintendoPower	NintendoPower	]] ([[User talk:NintendoPower	talk]])
	Unapproved

I want to use NintendoPower!! when signing comments.
— The preceding unsigned comment was added by Mephiles321 (talk).

As seen above, the two exclamation marks causes glitch with wiki templates and such. Do you want to go with "NintendoPower!" (or more generically, "NintendoPower") instead? --Glowsquid (talk) 17:36, 6 March 2013 (EST)

O_O to Ness

Rename

O_O (talk)	Ness (talk)
	Approved

I want to change my username to Ness because he is my favourite video game character from my favourite video game; EarthBound. -I am Ness! Protecting Eagleland one bat swing at a time! (talk)

Bowser Jr. 735 to Super Bowser Jr.

Rename

Bowser Jr. 735 (talk)	Super Bowser Jr. (talk)
	Rejected

I prefer to have the name Super Bowser Jr.. It seems better to me. Bowser Jr. 735 (talk) 17:05, 23 March 2013 (EDT)

Sorry, that name's taken. - Walkazo 17:21, 23 March 2013 (EDT)

Bowser Jr. 735 to Prince Bowser Jr.

Rename

Bowser Jr. 735 (talk)	Prince Bowser Jr. (talk)
	Approved

How about Prince Bowser Jr.? I don't see that username taken. Bowser Jr. 735 (talk) 00:06, 24 March 2013 (EDT)

Yep, that works. - Walkazo 00:31, 24 March 2013 (EDT)

Prince Bowser Jr. to Prince Bowser Junior

Rename

Prince Bowser Jr. (talk)	Prince Bowser Junior (talk)
	Approved

This is my second name change in one year, I know. But, I would like to change my name once again. It looks strange to me when my username is at the end of a sentence. Like there is an extra unnecessary period at the end of my sentences. It'll look better to me. Thanks. Bowser Jr. 735 (talk) 16:06, 24 March 2013 (EDT)

Done. Your next rename can't happen until March 24, 2014. - Walkazo 18:18, 24 March 2013 (EDT)

MarioProject23 to The Zombie Bros.

Rename

MarioProject23 (talk)	The Zombie Bros. (talk)
	Approved

I don't like the Username MarioProject23 because that username is not what I want to be when I created my account. The Zombie Bros. is much better then MarioProject23. -- PanchamBro (talk • contributions) 08:16, 26 March 2013 (EDT)

King Boo 787 to Toadette and Koopa Bros. Lover

Rename

King Boo 787 (talk)	Toadette and Koopa Bros. Lover (talk)
	Approved

It's my name on the forum, but I had to take out "Bros." because of the word limit. --King Boo 787 (talk) 07:04, 30 March 2013 (EDT)

Master Bowser Jr. to BubbleLemon

Rename

Master Bowser Jr. (talk)	BubbleLemon (talk)
	Approved

I need a female name, and me and Super Candy loved that one! *--* I'm tired to pretend to be another person. (talk)

Toadette and Koopa Bros. Lover to A Paragoomba and the Koopa Bros.

Rename

Toadette and Koopa Bros. Lover (talk)	A Paragoomba and the Koopa Bros. (talk)
	Approved

Wanted to change again, I kinda lost my love of Toadette, also I think Paragoomba is awesome and now I like them. Also, why is mine unapproved, I must have made a mistake.

Keep in mind that since this is your 2nd request this year, you'll only be able to request another name after April 4 2014. --Glowsquid (talk) 07:43, 4 April 2013 (EDT)

Actually, March 30, 2014 is the cutoff (one year from the first of the two renames, meaning that after March 30, he would've only had one rename in the preceding year; we let 'em get renames on the anniversary itself cuz we're nice (and the math's simpler)). - Walkazo 20:03, 12 April 2013 (EDT)

Kingfawful4321...again to Kingfawful4321

Rename

Kingfawful4321...again (talk)	Kingfawful4321 (talk)
	Approved

*picks up book* listen up children. this is why i want to change my name: I use to have an account called "Kingfawful4321" but while writing my Q&A my internet went down so i had to log out then log back in. the problem was that i forgot my password so i couldn't log back in. so i had to make a new account. if you change my name i will never ask for another name change again.

Fine, but the moral of the story is: write your password down on a piece of paper or something, so that it doesn't come to this. - Walkazo 10:18, 7 April 2013 (EDT)

A Paragoomba and the Koopa Bros. to Dull Bones and Paragoomba

Rename

A Paragoomba and the Koopa Bros. (talk)	Dull Bones and Paragoomba (talk)
	Rejected

Ever since I renamed, I wanted something a bit more shorter, so can I rename just this once?

Changed my mind, don't wanna rename too much or people will get so confused.

You're now allowed another rename until March 30, 2014 anyway. - Walkazo 19:59, 12 April 2013 (EDT)

Really? I really want 1 more name change, can it be 3 more each year? I really wanna match it to my forum username. Red Boo

Nope, sorry. - Walkazo 22:54, 16 April 2013 (EDT)

THAT'S SO MEAN!!!!!! >:( Red Boo

This has nothing to do with kindness. These are the rules, which is put up because we need regulation of changing usernames due to the feature being abused in the past. Bureaucrats don't make exceptions Ray Trace^(T|C) 01:31, 18 April 2013 (EDT)

BabyLuigiOnFire to Baby Luigi

Rename

BabyLuigiOnFire (talk)	Baby Luigi (talk)
	Approved

Matches my profile name on the forums and matches my signature. Simpler to type too. Ray Trace^(T|C) 23:44, 16 April 2013 (EDT)

MortonBoo99 to ParaLemmy1234

Rename

MortonBoo99 (talk)	ParaLemmy1234 (talk)
	Approved

I know this is my 2nd name change a year, but MB99 is so boring right now!!!!!!! Lemmy Koopa is really cool, plus I like flying things. YoshiToad04

Done. Your next name change can't be until January 24, 2014. - Walkazo 20:06, 24 April 2013 (EDT)

ThePoltergust4000 to LuigiGustBLS

Rename

ThePoltergust4000 (talk)	LuigiGustBLS (talk)
	Approved

I like both the ROB-BLS and the Poltergust 4000 in Mario kart, and my favorite character is luigi.

The Zombie Bros. to Pinkie Pie

Rename

The Zombie Bros. (talk)	Pinkie Pie (talk)
	Approved

I really like the Koopa Bros., but to be honest, I do like Pinkie Pie then the Koopa Bros. -- PanchamBro (talk • contributions) 20:30, 26 April 2013 (EDT)

Done. Your next name change can't be until the 26th march of next year. --Glowsquid (talk) 20:38, 26 April 2013 (EDT)

GreenDisaster to Time Turner

Rename

GreenDisaster (talk)	Time Turner (talk)
	Approved

I'm probably never going to be changing my name on the forum, and I would like to keep things consistent between the two of them.

K-Luigi to Kreuniclus

Rename

K-Luigi (talk)	Kreuniclus (talk)
	Approved

It's been years since i made this account and back then i used 'K-Luigi', but now i've stopped using that and now use 'Kreuniclus', so i'd like it changed here being as i hope to start using this account again.

Toad85 to Toad Eightyfive

Rename

Toad85 (talk)	Toad Eightyfive (talk)
	Approved

Pretty much the same reason as Reversey.

Goomba to Mr. Game & Watch

Rename

Goomba (talk)	Mr. Game & Watch (talk)
	Approved

Matches my forum username, plus I'm starting to like Mr. Game & Watch more. LB (talk • edits • forum) 01:15, 20 May 2013 (EDT)

Done. Your next name change can't be until February 16 of next year. --Glowsquid (talk) 11:13, 20 May 2013 (EDT)

C.G.4.U. to MegaDigga3

Rename

C.G.4.U. (talk)	MegaDigga3 (talk)
	Approved

Seems more Mario related. I also own both SMG games. User:C.G.4.U. (talk)

KoopaHammerman to Super Elite Army Hammer Bro

Rename

KoopaHammerman (talk)	Super Elite Army Hammer Bro (talk)
	Approved

KoopaHammerman sounds weird, like it was a Koopa Troopa with a hammerman job. I'd like to be called Super Elite Army Hammer Bro. KoopaHammerman (talk) 13:53, 23 May 2013 (EDT)

Driver104 to MarioKartManiac

Rename

Driver104 (talk)	MarioKartManiac (talk)
	Approved

Driver104 doesn't have anything to do with Mario. I am a big Mario Kart fan, and I thought I should change my username to fit my personality better. Driver104 (talk) 19:15, 27 May 2013 (EDT)