Bulbapedia talk:Username policy

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| subtitle = This [[Bulbapedia:Talk page policy|talk page]] is for discussions about the contents of [[Bulbapedia:Username policy]] and to request username changes.
| noticetitle = Username changes
| notice = <div style="margin:auto; max-width:650px>If you would like to change your username, please read [[Bulbapedia:Username policy|the policy]], then start a new topic on this page and state the reason for your change. A member of the [[Bulbapedia:Leadership Board|Leadership Board]] will then review your request.</div>
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== Change my username ==

I would like to change my username from [[User:TossedDwarf5019]] to '''Luan''', to simplify my login process and cause I don't [[wp:Dwarf-tossing|feel ok about that]] username anymore.
[[User:TossedDwarf5019|TossedDwarf5019]] ([[User talk:TossedDwarf5019|talk]]) 18:39, 13 June 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 23:57, 15 June 2024 (UTC)
::Thank you so much :))) [[User:Luan|Luan]] ([[User talk:Luan|talk]]) 12:44, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

== Username change request to apollyon666. Current username contains deadname. ==

apollyon666 is also my username on other pokemon related accounts. [[User:apollyon666|apollyon666]] ([[User talk:apollyon666|talk]]) 17:35, 15 June 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 23:57, 15 June 2024 (UTC)

== mathfreak231 -> MathyFurret ==

Came up with this username when I was like 10 on club penguin and discontinued it a few years ago. I prefer MathyFurret now. [[User:Mathfreak231|math]][[User talk:Mathfreak231|freak]][[Special:Contributions/Mathfreak231|231]] 04:55, 16 June 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 06:49, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

== kjhf -> slate ==

In line with my name change on other NIWA wikis. Thanks :) ([[User:Kjhf|Kjhf]] | [[User_talk:Kjhf|Talk]]) 14:56, 23 June 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 18:07, 23 June 2024 (UTC)

==Nepsolit -> Nepepper==
Have a vendetta against the 2018ish meme filled name. Granted the new one isn't that much of an improvement but I like it better. Thanks in advance.

[[User:Nepsolit|Nepsolit]] ([[User talk:Nepsolit|talk]]) 19:01, 27 June 2024 (UTC).
:This has been completed. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 01:52, 28 June 2024 (UTC)

== RafaelGN -> rafael.zinho ==

My current username in most sites, including Discord. --[[User:RafaelGN|RafaelGN]] ([[User talk:RafaelGN|talk]]) 04:21, 8 July 2024 (UTC)
:Taken care of! Thanks. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 06:18, 8 July 2024 (UTC)
::Thank you! ✌️ --[[User:Rafael.zinho|rafael.zinho]] ([[User talk:Rafael.zinho|talk]]) 00:58, 9 July 2024 (UTC)

== 3DualscreenS to polishedrelish ==

Hi, I would like my name changed to polishedrelish to keep it consistent with my other socials. Thank you in advance

--[[User:3DualscreenS|polishedrelish]] ([[User talk:3DualscreenS|talk]]) 18:18, 17 July 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 23:39, 26 September 2024 (UTC)

== New username ==

I would like to change my username to "Monarch Satoshi". -- [[User:Felix Fox|Felix Fox]] ([[User talk:Felix Fox|talk]]) 19:28, 26 September 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 23:39, 26 September 2024 (UTC)

== Username change ==

Hi,
I realise policy is to not change usernames without a valid reason. I've changed my name and my username references my old name, which I would rather not see all the time. I'd like to please request changing my username from stuaker to jainanz
Thank you!
[[User:Stuaker|Stuaker]] ([[User talk:Stuaker|talk]]) 02:52, 25 October 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 06:04, 25 October 2024 (UTC)

Thank you so much! [[User:Jainanz|Jainanz]] ([[User talk:Jainanz|talk]]) 10:37, 25 October 2024 (UTC)

== Username change ==

Hi, my current username contains my old name, could my username be changed to Splatty?
[[User:DylianJ|DylianJ]] ([[User talk:DylianJ|talk]]) 13:59, 19 November 2024 (UTC)
:Done. --[[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 14:15, 19 November 2024 (UTC)

== Rolandpokémon -> SMB99thx ==

I request this name change as I use SMB99thx in many websites. I don't use names like these any longer. [[User:Rolandpokémon|Rolandpokémon]] ([[User talk:Rolandpokémon|talk]]) 02:39, 2 December 2024 (UTC)
:Thank you. [[User:SMB99thx|SMB99thx]] ([[User talk:SMB99thx|talk]]) 03:05, 2 December 2024 (UTC)

== Username Change Request ==

Hi there. Looking to change my username so as to not include parts of my name anymore and maybe for consistency across socials. Hoping I can get KingKairos, but I believe somebody may already have an account under this name. If that's the case, ApexAxiom would be my backup option.

[[User:Cquick00|Cquick00]] ([[User talk:Cquick00|talk]]) 16:50, 5 December 2024 (UTC)
:Was able to rename the account to ApexAxiom. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 17:30, 5 December 2024 (UTC)

== User name change request ==

I'd like to have my name changed to Gwen Stacy.--[[User:MissDelibirda|MissDelibirda]] ([[User talk:MissDelibirda|talk]]) 21:02, 25 January 2025 (UTC)
:Done. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 21:37, 25 January 2025 (UTC)

== Username Change Request ==

Hi, I'd like to request to change my username to LordSerperior so it is in line with my name on other Pokemon related stuff. [[User:LordSerperior|LordSerperior]] ([[User talk:LordSerperior|talk]]) 13:07, 29 January 2025 (UTC)
:Done. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 13:37, 29 January 2025 (UTC)

== Name change ==

Hi, I'd like to request my name be changed to MadiStarcloud. I go by Madi these days and I'd prefer that to be reflected on my bulbapedia profile. Thanks so much in advance --[[User:Hoshii|Hoshii]] ([[User talk:Hoshii|talk]]) 13:58, 11 February 2025 (UTC)
:Done. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 16:40, 12 February 2025 (UTC)

== requesting a new username ==

i wish to have my username changed to '''Starry Finita'''. [[User:Josedanielsteller|Josedanielsteller]] ([[User talk:Josedanielsteller|talk]]) 10:28, 17 March 2025 (UTC)

:Apologies for the delay. This is done. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 20:43, 24 March 2025 (UTC)

== Username change request ==

Helloo, sorry for the bother! Wanting my username to be changed to KOT0NE to be consistent with my forums username. [[User:Teamheartbreak|Teamheartbreak]] ([[User talk:Teamheartbreak|talk]]) 16:07, 24 March 2025 (UTC)

:Done. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 20:43, 24 March 2025 (UTC)

== New username request ==

Hi. I would like to change my username to Scarftail, as this is the screenname I've used the most commonly online. [[User:Crunchdog29|Crunchdog29]] ([[User talk:Crunchdog29|talk]]) 22:25, 20 May 2025 (UTC)

:Done. [[User:Abcboy|Abcboy]] ([[User talk:Abcboy|talk]]) 01:36, 21 May 2025 (UTC)

== Username change request ==

Hi there, I'd like to change my username to SlyAceZeta as this has been my username everywhere else for some time now. [[User:SlyCooperFan1|SlyCooperFan1]] ([[User talk:SlyCooperFan1|talk]]) 03:02, 25 May 2025 (UTC)

:We ran into an issue while trying to fulfill this username request and are currently looking into it. Apologies for the delay! [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 01:30, 3 June 2025 (UTC)
::Alright the request should go through now. Sorry again for the wait! [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 01:39, 3 June 2025 (UTC)
:::No worries, thanks so much! [[User:SlyAceZeta|SlyAceZeta]] ([[User talk:SlyAceZeta|talk]]) 02:13, 3 June 2025 (UTC)

== Username Change Request ==

Hi there, Kikugi informed me that technically there's also a rule against using exact or nearly unmodified Pokémon names as a username which I didn't know about, so I'd like to be able to change my Username to something new. Can I please? [[User:GougingFire|GougingFire]] ([[User talk:GougingFire|talk]]) 15:46, 29 June 2025 (UTC)

:After you decide on a new username, post it here, and a member of the LB will follow through with it. → [[User:SuperPikaPool13|Super]][[User talk:SuperPikaPool13|Pika]][[Special:Contribs/SuperPikaPool13|Pool13]] 19:56, 29 June 2025 (UTC)
::I want my username to be Frostdawn instead [[User:GougingFire|GougingFire]] ([[User talk:GougingFire|talk]]) 21:12, 29 June 2025 (UTC)
:::Apologies for the delay, would you still like this username change request fulfilled? [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 16:18, 2 September 2025 (UTC)
::::Yes, please :) [[User:GougingFire|GougingFire]] ([[User talk:GougingFire|talk]]) 18:03, 2 September 2025 (UTC)
:::::Thanks for your patience through this process. To be clear, the board has decided that your username is ''not'' in violation of the policy, so you may keep that username. However, feel free to let us know if you still wish to change it. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 16:50, 8 September 2025 (UTC)
::::::Oh Okay. I will when I want to change it. [[User:GougingFire|GougingFire]] ([[User talk:GougingFire|talk]]) 12:08, 12 September 2025 (UTC)

== Username change ==

Hi. I would like to change my username to {{u|ShiroKuro-chan}}. Thanks. [[Special:Random|'''AKUro?''']] [[User talk:ShiroKuro-chan|あくロ]][[Special:Contributions/ShiroKuro-chan|ちゃん]] 06:15, 25 August 2025 (UTC)

:Hi! This is finished. Let me know if you have any issues. Thanks! ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 05:20, 3 September 2025 (UTC)

== Request to change my username so that it matches my username on Wikipedia ==

Hello, I request that my username here, '''SilSinn9801''', be changed to '''SilSinn9821''' so that it matches the [[wp:User:SilSinn9821|same username I was forced to adopt on Wikipedia]] (as User:SilSinn9801 was already taken there by a different person). I am requesting this to maintain cross-wiki name consistency across all the MediaWiki platforms I edit on, & to avoid any confusion with that other Wikipedia user who had sniped my old username there. ‐⁠‑''[[User:SilSinn9801|SilSinn]]'' ([[TID]]s: '''768426[[Pokémon Sun|S]]''', '''123446[[Pokémon Ultra Moon|UM]]''') [[User talk:SilSinn9801|💬]] 03:27, 31 August 2025 (UTC)

:Apologies for the delay. This username change has been completed. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 16:52, 8 September 2025 (UTC)

== Request to change username ==

Hello! I'd like to change my username to beasttrash as its my username over on the forums. Thank you in advance!! [[User:Yoyozoo|Yoyozoo]] ([[User talk:Yoyozoo|talk]]) 14:26, 14 September 2025 (UTC)

:This has been done. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 14:36, 17 September 2025 (UTC)

== Username change request ==

Hi, I made a mistake while making this account a while ago and accidently put my old username. Is it possible to change it to Zyphloon as it is my username on Bulbagarden. Thanks. [[User:Le Silex|Le Silex]] ([[User talk:Le Silex|talk]]) 06:12, 4 February 2026 (UTC)

:This is done. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 14:10, 4 February 2026 (UTC)

== Username change request ==

Can my username be changed to Cube? I find my current username to be immature. [[User:MangoSlice|MangoSlice]] ([[User talk:MangoSlice|talk]]) 07:59, 2 March 2026 (UTC)

:Thanks for your request. We are not currently considering username changes for accounts that are not in good standing. If your account has not received any additional warnings or sanctions in 3 months from the time of this comment, you may resubmit your request and we can revisit it then. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 02:15, 3 March 2026 (UTC)
::Hi, 3 months has passed, can my username be changed now? [[User:MangoSlice|MangoSlice]] ([[User talk:MangoSlice|talk]]) 00:39, 16 June 2026 (UTC)
:::[[User:Cube]] has already been taken, so we won't be able to fulfill this request. Apologies. ''[[User:Maverick Nate|'''Maverick''']][[User talk:Maverick Nate|'''Nate''']]'' 23:30, 17 June 2026 (UTC)
::::Is the name "MangoSlice" available? [[User:MangoSlice|MangoSlice]] ([[User talk:MangoSlice|talk]]) 01:20, 18 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::Yes. Can I confirm this is your final choice? [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 11:38, 18 June 2026 (UTC)
::::::yes [[User:MangoSlice|MangoSlice]] ([[User talk:MangoSlice|talk]]) 18:21, 18 June 2026 (UTC)
:::::::Done. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 19:49, 18 June 2026 (UTC)

== Username change request: ConnerMiner -> TheSquirrelStic ==

Hi! I would like to change my username to TheSquirrelStic, as that is what I now go by on almost every platform I'm on, including the Super Mario Wiki. Thanks in advance! [[User:ConnerMiner|ConnerMiner]] ([[User talk:ConnerMiner|talk]]) 21:34, 7 March 2026 (UTC)

:Done. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 22:03, 7 March 2026 (UTC)

== Alolanvulpix -> MK The Misery Kid ==

I use the 'MK The Misery Kid' username almost everywhere else so I figured it'd make sense if I keep it consistent.
 
- [[User:Alolanvulpix|Alolanvulpix]] ([[User talk:Alolanvulpix|talk]]) 08:45, 15 March 2026 (UTC)

:Done. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 17:10, 15 March 2026 (UTC)

== BobRocks20 -> SuguriSweet ==

I don't identify with BobRocks20 anymore and use "Suguri" or a variant of it on other sites nowadays. Hoping someone can come along to get it changed to SuguriSweet for me! [[User:BobRocks20|BobRocks20]] ([[User talk:BobRocks20|talk]]) 04:54, 26 March 2026 (UTC)

:Apologies for the delay, this request has been fulfilled. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 17:24, 30 March 2026 (UTC)

== AFloweryCorpse ➡️ RoideKalos ==

I don't want to remind of my flop history on Instagram no more. I want my username to be my precious glorious gorgeous Chesnaught [[User:AFloweryCorpse|RoideKalos]] ([[User talk:AFloweryCorpse|talk]]) 23:08, 15 April 2026 (UTC)

:This is done. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 23:16, 15 April 2026 (UTC)

== PikaPikachu2004 -> SBF2004 ==

Name request needed to standardize and implement a shorter, simpler name. [[User:PikaPikachu2004|PikaPikachu2004]] ([[User talk:PikaPikachu2004|talk]]) 01:35, 5 May 2026 (UTC)

:Done. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 01:51, 5 May 2026 (UTC)

== Grublady ==

Grublady is now my standard username, as the previous one references my deadname. [[User:Grublady|Grublady]] ([[User talk:Grublady|talk]]) 20:39, 25 May 2026 (UTC)
:This is done. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 09:40, 26 May 2026 (UTC)

== Gitreddy → Napoleon678 ==

I go by Napoleon678 or some variation of it on other sites now and don't feel a personal connection with "Gitreddy" anymore. [[User:Gitreddy|Gitreddy]] ([[User talk:Gitreddy|talk]]) 05:07, 26 May 2026 (UTC)
:This is done. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 09:40, 26 May 2026 (UTC)

== Lugia+Ho-Oh -> FireLordSSBU ==

FireLordSSBU is the name I use on most other sites, and honestly I have no personal connection to my current name (Lugia+Ho-Oh) anymore... If my username could be changed to FireLordSSBU it would be great, thanks! [[User:Lugia+Ho-Oh|Lugia+Ho-Oh]] ([[User talk:Lugia+Ho-Oh|talk]]) 02:06, 2 June 2026 (UTC)

:Done. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 02:41, 2 June 2026 (UTC)
:Looks like the job took longer than expected to go through due to a backend issue, but the username change should be fully complete now. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 19:33, 5 June 2026 (UTC)

== Username change to piplupness ==

I would like to change my handle to piplupness as I started abandoning this one in late 2023 after 8 years - also to keep it the same as my current Discord and other platforms [[User:Christian230102|Christian230102]] ([[User talk:Christian230102|talk]]) 17:53, 9 June 2026 (UTC)

:This is done. [[User:Landfish7|'''Land''']][[User talk:Landfish7|'''fish7''']] 00:53, 10 June 2026 (UTC)

== Changing username ==

I would like to change my username to FlyingLamprey as my old username contains my deadname and I would like to not have to think about that name anymore [[User:Matticusmaximus|Matticusmaximus]] ([[User talk:Matticusmaximus|talk]]) 19:56, 3 July 2026 (UTC)

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