MarioWiki:Changing username/Archive 11

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

GSYoshi to J-Luigi

Rename

GSYoshi (talk)	J-Luigi (talk)
	Approved

My trademark around the internet is having my name begin with J-, so I think I'd like to bring that here. Also you might have heard that I like Luigi a lot lately, so I'm going with J-Luigi.

Also first request off this archive, so that's notable I guess. J-Luigi (talk) 19:44, 16 June 2017 (EDT)

The Koopa Bro. to Shy Guy on Wheels

Rename

The Koopa Bro. (talk)	Shy Guy on Wheels (talk)
	Approved

This is name I use on the forums, and the name I'm most often referred to, so I'd like switch to it.
Shy Guy on Wheels^(T|C|S) 13:46, 18 June 2017 (EDT)

Marshal Dan Troop to Chester Alan Arthur

Rename

Marshal Dan Troop (talk)	Chester Alan Arthur (talk)
	Approved

Koopas lost shell to Koops

Rename

Koopas lost shell (talk)	Koops (talk)
	Rejected

Koops is my forum username, and everyone knows me under it. Koopas lost shell has become an obscure name, I want to change it.Koopas lost shell 04:31, 10 July 2017 (EDT)

I'm very sorry, but that username is already registered and has made legitimate edits. You'll have to choose another name.

Shokora (talk · edits) 17:48, 10 July 2017 (EDT)

I see. Should I suggest that other name right here, or do I create a new section for it? Koopas lost shell 07:32, 11 July 2017 (EDT)

Best create a new section.

Shokora (talk · edits) 08:00, 11 July 2017 (EDT)

Koopas lost shell to ManKoops

Rename

Koopas lost shell (talk)	ManKoops (talk)
	Approved

So I've decided I would still have a username with Koops in it. Is that good? Koopas lost shell 01:11, 14 July 2017 (EDT)

SuperYoshiBros to Waluigi Time

Rename

SuperYoshiBros (talk)	Waluigi Time (talk)
	Approved

I don't really like my old name anymore, and Waluigi is my favorite character now. -- Too Bad! Waluigi Time! 17:15, 18 August 2017 (EDT)

Rpg gamer to Mister Apple

Rename

Rpg gamer (talk)	Mister Apple (talk)
	Approved

Mister Apple is my forum account, and my name throughout the internet. The name Rpg gamer was made a while ago, and I'd like to distance myself from myself back then. RPGGAMER'I HAVE RPG' 16:56, 21 August 2017 (EDT)

Skuchi037 to lcrossmk8

Rename

Skuchi037 (talk)	lcrossmk8 (talk)
	Rejected

lcrossmk8 is my main name across the Internet on such places as YouTube, GameFAQs, and more...except here. Since I work here mainly, I'd like to be called lcrossmk8 to fit with my other names. Lcrossmk8 (talk) 17:22, 21 August 2017 (EDT)

Blocked users do not get name changes: please re-request when after your block expires.

Shokora (talk · edits)

Chocolate Mario to Drago

Rename

Chocolate Mario (talk)	Drago (talk)
	Approved

Matches my username on other NIWA wikis. Chocolate Mario 13:16, 29 August 2017 (EDT)

FebruaryDracaena to Mashabely

Rename

FebruaryDracaena (talk)	Mashabely (talk)
	Approved

My current one is too long, and mashabely at least fits my forum username, and you have to have them match according to the rules. --FebruaryDracaena (talk) 03:30, 2 September 2017 (EDT)

Supermario85 to BNSFFan184

Rename

Supermario85 (talk)	BNSFFan184 (talk)
	Approved

I feel like my username isn't that appropriate and people may think I am a Super Mario profile, so I request this name change so I can have a more casual username, not to mention this name actually matches most of my other usernames on other websites. --Supermario85 (talk) 23:03, 13 September 2017 (PDT)

The yoshi co. to Mario Kart DS Fan

Rename

The yoshi co. (talk)	Mario Kart DS Fan (talk)
	Approved

I like maro kart ds. MKDSF^Talk!

Yosh Strider to Agent Kiryu

Rename

Yosh Strider (talk)	Agent Kiryu (talk)
	Approved

"Yosh Strider" is another deprecated internet name I don't use anymore. Plus naming myself after one of my characters is a lot less likely to become outdated :P wow it's Kiryu (^T_C) 21:18, 18 September 2017 (EDT)

Skuchi037 to lcrossmk8

Rename

Skuchi037 (talk)	lcrossmk8 (talk)
	Approved

lcrossmk8 is my main name across the Internet on such places as YouTube, GameFAQs, and more...except here. Since I work here mainly, I'd like to be called lcrossmk8 to fit with my other names. Lcrossmk8 (talk) 17:22, 21 August 2017 (EDT)

Polterpup to Cappy

Rename

Polterpup (talk)	Cappy (talk)
	Rejected

Very sorry, but we can't give you another rename until March 15, 2018.

Shokora (talk · edits) 02:14, 2 November 2017 (EDT)

M*I**X to Howzit

Rename

M*I**X (talk)	Howzit (talk)
	Approved

I don't like my current username, and would like a change to make it less generic.

Mario Kart DS Fan to Astro-Lanceur

Rename

Mario Kart DS Fan (talk)	Astro-Lanceur (talk)
	Approved

I shouldn't have given you a rename since you already had one in September, but I only realize the mistake after the fact, so um, free rename you get. --Glowsquid (talk) 17:25, 4 November 2017 (EDT)

DiamondDragon721 to OrbicularCicada

Rename

DiamondDragon721 (talk)	OrbicularCicada (talk)
	Approved

Just a more creative username/gamer tag I thought up. I've used "DiamondDragon721" everywhere and I'd like to go through all my accounts on various platforms and change it to this.

Rosalina1999 to PowerKamek

Rename

Rosalina1999 (talk)	PowerKamek (talk)
	Approved

I miss this name, and since PowerKamek is my name on MarioBoards, I want it to be the same here so I don't get confused anymore. Thank you :) (talk|contribs) 12:49, 14 November 2017 (EST)

WhompKing to Whimp

Rename

WhompKing (talk)	Whimp (talk)
	Rejected

I like "Whimp" more and I already had an account where my name was WhompKing.

Sorry, but you must be registered for at least three months before you can ask for a rename. You may request one again after 19 March, 2018. Mario JC 19:19, 31 January 2018 (EST)

Polterpup to King Boo

Rename

Polterpup (talk)	King Boo (talk)
	Rejected

King Boo is my favorite Mario character, and the account using the username is no longer active.

Will not rename any account that has at least one legitimate edit. --Glowsquid (talk) 14:39, 13 February 2018 (EST)

Astro-Lanceur to Mario Kart DS Fan

Rename

Astro-Lanceur (talk)	Mario Kart DS Fan (talk)
	Approved

I miss my old username and I am known by that on the forums. MKDSF^Talk!

Odo2718 to Delfino4

Rename

Odo2718 (talk)	Delfino4 (talk)
	Approved

I have used the latter more than the former on the Internet recently. odo2718 (talk) 09:02, 1 March 2018 (EST)

Mr. Ice Bro. to Mechanical Dirge

Rename

Mr. Ice Bro. (talk)	Mechanical Dirge (talk)
	Approved

I just thought of a name I like better, which I'll use in other sites. Bro Hammer (Talk • Cont) 11:59, 14 March 2018 (EDT)

Polterpup to Fawful

Rename

Polterpup (talk)	Fawful (talk)
	Approved

Been looking for a new username and this one is surprisingly not taken.

It was taken, but it's made no edits and hasn't been active for more than two years so it's yours now. Please note that you can't request another rename until March 19, 2019. Mario JC 01:19, 19 March 2018 (EDT)

@Mario jc: Isn't the correct date February 13, 2019 or earlier? From what I read on the policy page, two successful name changes can be made within a one-year period, not merely two requests for a name change. ^(T|C) 15:44, 2 April 2018 (EDT)

"Each user must wait one year between renames." The two-renames-per-year rule was changed in June last year. Mario JC 22:58, 2 April 2018 (EDT)

HaydenWong to HaydenKenMutthew

Rename

HaydenWong (talk)	HaydenKenMutthew (talk)
	Approved

I doesn't want to use my real name on this wiki and other wikis and so I want to change my username that is used on other wikis. HaydenWong (talk) 09:05, 25 April 2018 (EDT)

Marioboy00001 to The Hylian Hero

Rename

Marioboy00001 (talk)	The Hylian Hero (talk)
	Approved

I want to change my username because I use The username for discord and for the zelda wiki. Marioboy00001 (talk) 12:57, 1 May 2018 (CST)

Bowser the Yoshi to SnowWolf8

Rename

Bowser the Yoshi (talk)	SnowWolf8 (talk)
	Approved

I am known as this elsewhere. User:Bowser the Yoshi 18:32, 20 June 2018 (EDT)

John Denver Fan to George Jones

Rename

John Denver Fan (talk)	George Jones (talk)
	Rejected

I go by this on the forums, I'm doing this in advance White Lightning 00:25, 27 June 2018 (EDT)

Please wait until July 1. 16:29, 27 June 2018 (EDT)

Starclimber the NightWing to Koops 2.0

Rename

Starclimber the NightWing (talk)	Koops 2.0 (talk)
	Rejected

I use Koops on forums so I want it to be similar. File:Koops - PMTTYD.pngKoops (message) 16:09, 27 June 2018 (EDT)

Please wait until August 12. 16:29, 27 June 2018 (EDT)

John Denver Fan to George Jones

Rename

John Denver Fan (talk)	George Jones (talk)
	Approved

Time is up UTC, see my previous request as it contains my reasons for the rename. White Lightning 22:58, 30 June 2018 (EDT)

The Golden Yoshi to Cash In

Rename

The Golden Yoshi (talk)	Cash In (talk)
	Approved

Cash In is a name that I've been using online for the last year or so. Using it here would not only make things more consistent and easier to remember, but it would also make it easier for users to recognise me outside the wiki. Golden Yoshi 22:17, 11 July 2018 (EDT)

Starclimber the NightWing to Bramblecloud

Rename

Starclimber the NightWing (talk)	Bramblecloud (talk)
	Rejected

I use this username on other wikis so I want to make it easier to remember. Bramblecloud 12:15, 24 July 2018 (EDT)

Why does it say aprovved? Bramblecloud 12:16, 24 July 2018 (EDT)

It's still not August 12 yet, so don't be surprised if this gets rejected. ^(T|C) 12:37, 24 July 2018 (EDT)

Yeah, please be patient and don't make a request again until August 12. 12:41, 24 July 2018 (EDT)

Can I get it a few days before? Bramblecloud 10:27, 26 July 2018 (EDT)

No. 10:33, 26 July 2018 (EDT)

Spiny to Viperision

Rename

Spiny (talk)	Viperision (talk)
	Approved

I chose to be known as Viperision on this side of the internet. I am also Viperision on WiKirby (and you will probably find me on the Discord with the same nickname on both wikis' servers). --Spiny (talk) 11:17, 2 August 2018 (EDT)

Starclimber the NightWing to Bramblecloud

Rename

Starclimber the NightWing (talk)	Bramblecloud (talk)
	Approved

It is already August 12 in Eastern time, so please change it. Bramblecloud 00:11, 12 August 2018 (EDT)

Is anyone watching this page or is everyone on vacation? Bramblecloud 13:26, 12 August 2018 (EDT)

Hello? Bramblecloud 17:03, 12 August 2018 (EDT)

Please be patient. 17:07, 12 August 2018 (EDT)

CenturyOfLuigi to SuperML

Rename

CenturyOfLuigi (talk)	SuperML (talk)
	Approved

SuperML is the username I use everywhere else, so it'd make sense for me to use it here, too. -- 17:38, 22 August 2018 (EDT)

That name already existed, but it hasn't been used since its creation in 2014 so I've renamed that one to make the name free. Mario JC 23:09, 1 September 2018 (EDT)

Thank you! -- 18:54, 9 September 2018 (EDT)

The HD Guy to Results May Vary

Rename

The HD Guy (talk)	Results May Vary (talk)
	Approved

More than just a high quality image uploader nowadays. Results May Vary is just this alias I have on parts of the web, name taken directly from that Limp Bizkit album. The HD Guy (talk) 22:33, 1 September 2018 (EDT)

J-Luigi to Koopaboye

Rename

J-Luigi (talk)	Koopaboye (talk)
	Approved

It's been like a year since I last did anything and since I want to get back into the community, I want to match my username with the identity I have on Twitter, Discord, and YouTube. So yeah, here's my really outdated signature and thanks in advance. J-Luigi (talk) 18:35, 18 September 2018 (EDT)

Spectre to Heauxfinity

Rename

Spectre (talk)	Heauxfinity (talk)
	Approved

A name that I made up and use on YT several months ago, and it suits me better now. ★Heauxfinity (talk) 09:58, 18 November 2018 (EST)

BoygeyMario to BoygeyPumpkineer

Rename

BoygeyMario (talk)	BoygeyPumpkineer (talk)
	Approved

I felt I needed a new name for a while now. For one, I like Mario & Luigi equally, and the reasoning for my new name is due to pumpkins being my favorite food, & Engineer being my favorite class on Team Fortress 2. This is also my current name on Steam. BoygeyPumpkineer

Mashabely to ZelenPixel

Rename

Mashabely (talk)	ZelenPixel (talk)
	Approved

im aware i already changed my username last year, but ive since come up with a new username that i like a lot more and use everywhere instead, and its not misread too. --Mashabely (talk) 04:47, 7 December 2018 (EST)

SmashFan48 to SonicSpeed48

Rename

SmashFan48 (talk)	SonicSpeed48 (talk)
	Approved

I want my user name changed to match SmashWiki's (SonicSpeed48) just so I don't get confused and insert the wrong name again. SmashFan48 (talk) 23:48, 11 January 2019 (EST)

Boo4761 to Boo Diddly

Rename

Boo4761 (talk)	Boo Diddly (talk)
	Approved

I think it sounds a lot nicer, honestly. It's also the original name of the Boo and it doesn't seem to be registered so why not. --Boo4761 16:36, 15 January 2019 (EST)

AbsoluteKoops to Punio

Rename

AbsoluteKoops (talk)	Punio (talk)
	Approved

I use the username 'Punio' or a variation of it pretty much everywhere these days, so that's what I'd like my new username to reflect. I like Punies. They're cute. AbsoluteKoops (talk) 17:31, 5 February 2019 (EST)

Sonic98 to Alternis

Rename

Sonic98 (talk)	Alternis (talk)
	Approved

I use the username "Alternis" as the admin of the Italian Mario Wiki. Sometimes I add Italian names to the template at the bottom of the pages. Therefore I would like to change the username to avoid confusion (and why the old nickname no longer represents me).--Sonic98 (talk) 13:04, 6 February 2019 (EST)

Super Radio to Bye Guy

Rename

Super Radio (talk)	Bye Guy (talk)
	Approved

pretty pls -- Super Radio (talk) 07:21, 15 February 2019 (EST)

CappyThrow to Captain of the Goombalings

Rename

CappyThrow (talk)	Captain of the Goombalings (talk)
	Rejected

I have personal reasons behind needing it, while I can't divulge them I swear I'm not trying to escape punishment from anyone on this wiki, (need proof? I can give you some) or from family, if it is too long I understand, I can pick something else, please accept this request, CappyThrow (Talk) 14:09, 15 February 2019 (EST)

Your account isn't three months old. --Glowsquid (talk) 21:52, 15 February 2019 (EST)

Woops didn't notice that, Darn, CappyThrow (Talk) 02:52, 16 February 2019 (EST)

Big Koopa to Gfdgsgxgzgdrc

Rename

Big Koopa (talk)	Gfdgsgxgzgdrc (talk)
	Approved

I know it's a bit unpronouncable, but that's the name I've used on other wikis, and it's nice to be consistent. 17:32, 16 February 2019 (EST)

Wariopig to FireyYoshi

Rename

Wariopig (talk)	FireyYoshi (talk)
	Approved

I think my new name would be cooler. Wariopig (talk) 15:06, 3 March 2019 (EST)Wariopig

SwaySway to ness.ultimate

Rename

SwaySway (talk)	ness.ultimate (talk)
	Approved

First of all, I need to stop naming my online accounts after Nickelodeon characters (even if it's for the nostalgia). Second of all, I need a more memorable account name for when I start coming here frequently again, as my GameFAQs acc name is melee.ness. The difference? I didn't main him in Melee, but in Ultimate I actually do, so that's easier to remember. SwaySway (talk) 20:08, 6 March 2019 (GMT)

Paper Kirby to Bee Kirby

Rename

Paper Kirby (talk)	Bee Kirby (talk)
	Approved

I made this account back when I was young and didn't really have much of a web presence. Now that I (kinda) do, I want my username to be consistent with what it is almost everywhere else. --Paper Kirby (talk) 14:48, 7 March 2019 (EST)

MATEOELBACAN to Mateo

Rename

MATEOELBACAN (talk)	Mateo (talk)
	Approved

Hi, long story short, I'm a very old user of this wiki. I have been inactive for quite a while due to life and whatnot. However my interest for the Mario series hasn't wavered at all and remains as strong as ever. So, the reason why I want to change my username is simple, I created my account when I was 12, I'm 22 now. I haven't used this name for many years now and I honestly don't like it. It's just a nonsensical name I created when I was a pre-teen that I don't use at all anymore. Thanks for reading! MATEOELBACAN (talk) 20:50, March 12, 2019 (EDT)

Pseudo-dino to Pseudo

Rename

Pseudo-dino (talk)	Pseudo (talk)
	Approved

I've been on the wiki for over a decade and have changed a lot in that time. Getting my username changed to reflect the name I use on other site has felt long overdue for a while so I'm putting it into action now. Thanks. Pseudo-dino (talk) 20:38, March 14, 2019 (EDT)

LugiaLunala to Bowser201

Rename

LugiaLunala (talk)	Bowser201 (talk)
	Approved

Bowser201 is my Fandom username.LugiaLunala

Toad the gamer to Toadgamer

Rename

Toad the gamer (talk)	Toadgamer (talk)
	Approved

My forum username is "Toadgamer". My wiki username is really similar, but the "the" in it really bothers me now. March 18 2019.Toad the gamer(talk)

Best Fitness Friends to Master Aqua

Rename

Best Fitness Friends (talk)	Master Aqua (talk)
	Rejected

I know I probably won't be able to get it changed now, but I'm not really sure about my current username. I chose it because most of the good ones have been taken. So now I thought I'd make a new username under my favorite Kingdom Hearts character instead. I'm also keen to see what date exactly I'd be able to get it changed.

Your account isn't three months old. Try again June 9. --Glowsquid (talk) 20:24, March 24, 2019 (EDT)

Nintendoplayerawesome to Mirage6485

Rename

Nintendoplayerawesome (talk)	Mirage6485 (talk)
	Approved

I've been on the wiki for a very long time. Long enough that I don't even remember when I first joined. Anyway the reason I'd like my name to be changed is because I've been associating myself with the name Mirage6485 in other places and prefer that name more than my current name on here. When I first joined, I didn't know what to name myself so I went with Nintendoplayerawesome. I now look back at this name and it just doesn't feel right personally. I'm still very much a Mario/Nintendo fan and will continue to do what I can for this wiki.

MediaVideoEditor856 to Wilkins Fan/MVE856

Rename

MediaVideoEditor856 (talk)	Wilkins Fan/MVE856 (talk)
	Rejected

Ok, so i like the wilkins and wontkins commercials, but i also want to go under the name MediaVideoEditor856. So, how about this? Put my name as Wilkins Fan, But also Put the name MVE856 on their too! So that way i stil go under the name MVE856, but also go under the name Wilkins Fan. MKDSF^Talk! (That sig is so old)

The forward slash is not allowed in usernames as the name after it is treated as a subpage to the name before, so no can do. Mario JC 22:25, June 3, 2019 (EDT)

Best Fitness Friends to Mario Sakuraba

Rename

Best Fitness Friends (talk)	Mario Sakuraba (talk)
	Approved

Last time I tried to get my username changed, this was the date I was told to wait until before I could do so. Also, happy three month anniversary to me!

Not to seem impatient, but how long does it take for this to get approved/rejected?

It's now been twelve hours since I asked, and counting... please don't make my patience run out. I've been dying to chamge my username for a while.

Ok, I'm being ignored here aren't I? Guess I shouldn't be surprised since it's happened to me for pretty much my whole life....

It's only been less than a day. Renaming is not always an immediate process, don't be impatient. Mario JC 01:42, June 10, 2019 (EDT)

HEROMARIO to HEROWALUIGI

Rename

HEROMARIO (talk)	HEROWALUIGI (talk)
	Approved

Meh, why not, It’s my forum name, Why not.

EDT: Thanks Glowsquid.

Revilime to Reviilime

Rename

Revilime (talk)	Reviilime (talk)
	Approved

This is my general nickname. Thank you! Reviilime (talk · edits) 12:47, July 17, 2019 (EDT)