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Puzzled about "Invalid" names

ziggy29
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So I just decided to join up but I am curious about what names are invalid. I am trying a lot of names that are invalid (NOT already taken, but invalid).

In particular, trying to use some names I've used in other games, I've noticed that **any** name beginning with "Zigm" (those four letters) seems to be marked as invalid. Would love to know why -- is this some vulgar word or phrase or prefix in some language other than English? I don't get it.
  • ZOS_CoriJ
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    It's possible this is the combination of "gm", but we really have no way to confirm that. Your best solution is to choose another name for now.
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  • Lorabella
    Lorabella
    ziggy29 wrote: »
    So I just decided to join up but I am curious about what names are invalid. I am trying a lot of names that are invalid (NOT already taken, but invalid).

    In particular, trying to use some names I've used in other games, I've noticed that **any** name beginning with "Zigm" (those four letters) seems to be marked as invalid. Would love to know why -- is this some vulgar word or phrase or prefix in some language other than English? I don't get it.

    Hi Ziggy, you could try adding punctuation to your name. eg. Zigman could become Zig-Man or Zig'Man. Or add an extra letter, eg. Zigiman, Zigaman. I have no idea if that will help, but it could be worth a try if the issue is having the combination of gm together.
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  • Lorabella
    Lorabella
    btw, I just chose Zigman as a random example starting with Zigm.
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    (EP) | Avariella – Dunmer Templar – Magicka Healer, Main Character and Tamriel Quester
    (AD) | Lorabella – Imperial Nightblade – Stamina Damage Dealer, Master Thief and Werewolf
    (DC) | Wild-Heart – Argonian Warden – Stamina Healer, Y'ffre's Guardian
    (EP) | Ra’Kharjo – Khajiit Sorceror – Magicka Healer and PVP Kitten
    (AD) | Esthaenii – Altmer Dragonknight – Magicka Healer and Fire Mage
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