Your Forever name starts here · two-part names and reservation dates

An old character name can mean more than a gear list. It is how your guild knows you, and perhaps the name you have returned to for years. For Forever, it is worth thinking about the other half too.

When can you reserve a name?

Updated October 21, 2026: European Early Name Reservation opens October 27 at 18:00 CET (19:00 in Finland), during the announced October 27–November 3 period. An eligible Digital Upgrade or Collector’s Edition purchase is required for the specific WoW account. The allowance is three characters in total across all rulesets. Names are first come, first served, with no guarantee of your preferred choice. See Blizzard’s new instructions and our detailed preparation report.

Two parts, one full name

The complete combination must be unique within a region, not merely a realm. Characters can still share a first name.

Our practical suggestion: write down several full combinations and say them aloud on Discord. A joke that works for one evening might not be what you want friends calling you next year.

Can you hide the second name?

Use Escape → Options → Nameplates → My Secondary Name to hide it in the world, but not chat. Naming checks can assess both parts together.

This is separate from our earlier report about beta naming rules. That article covered enforcement; this one focuses on choosing and reserving your identity.

A checklist before reservation

Here is how we would prepare:

• Keep a couple of alternatives. Do not build your character's entire story around one exact combination.
• Share your final full name wherever your friends are organising their start.
• Check the official product terms for your purchase before spending money specifically for reservation access.
• Put October 27 at 18:00 CET in your European calendar, or 19:00 in Finland. Standard time is in effect by then.

What matters most is who recognises the name. While planning it, also agree on rulesets and your group's starting choices. Our Forever hub collects the wider preparation coverage.