A character’s full two-part name must be unique in the region. Two characters can share a first name if their complete names differ.
Blizzard ↗Confirmed details
Both parts are evaluated together under Blizzard’s naming rules. You can share a surname with friends or alts if each full combination is available.
Blizzard ↗How to use this
To hide your secondary name above your character, use Options, Nameplates, then My Secondary Name. It still appears in chat.
Blizzard ↗Important distinction
The limit of three reserved characters applied to eligible early reservation, which Blizzard scheduled through November 3, 2026.
Blizzard ↗Sources & review
- Blizzard: Create a Name of Your Own in WoW: ForeverSources checked 2026-11-03
- Blizzard: Claim Your World of Warcraft: Forever Character NamesSources checked 2026-11-03
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