World of Warcraft: Forever · · Blizzard Entertainment
Create a Name of Your Own in WoW: Forever
Forever introduces two-part character names: individual first names may be shared, while each complete name remains unique within a region, expanding options for player identity.
What was announced
Blizzard Entertainment published “Create a Name of Your Own in WoW: Forever” on September 22, 2026. The announcement is filed under World of Warcraft: Forever; this page condenses its player-facing points without reproducing Blizzard’s article.
How to read this update
Classic-family announcements need edition-level context. Similar names do not mean shared rules, so verify the realm type, phase, patch basis, and whether the change applies globally or only to a regional service.
Verification note
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