You change your name in Final Fantasy XIV through the Character Renaming Service on the Mog Station — it is a paid service, and there is no rename option inside the game itself. After buying it, the rename flag appears on your character at the login screen, where you enter the new first and last name. The whole process takes about ten minutes.
Plan the new name before you pay. FFXIV names combine a first name and a last name that must be unique together on your world, so prepare two or three full combinations. Our best Final Fantasy XIV names by race and lore-friendly Final Fantasy XIV name ideas will give you ready options, and you can reach both guides from our homepage anytime.
How to Change Your Name in FFXIV: Step by Step
- Visit the Mog Station and log in with the Square Enix account that owns the character.
- Open the Additional Services or Character Renaming Service section.
- Select your world and the exact character you want to rename.
- Purchase the renaming service and wait for the confirmation to appear on your account.
- Launch Final Fantasy XIV and go to the character selection screen.
- Right-click or select your character — a rename prompt will now be available.
- Enter your new first name and last name, confirm availability, and finalise the change.
- Log in and check your nameplate, friends list and linkshells to confirm everything updated.
What to Know Before You Rename
The renaming service applies to one character only, so alts need separate purchases. Your old name is released after the change, which means another player on your world could eventually claim it — do not rename expecting to swap back later. Everything else stays untouched: levels, gear, mounts, achievements, housing and Free Company membership all carry over, and your friends will simply see the new name. One caution for roleplayers and streamers: retainers, market board listings and old screenshots will still show traces of the previous name for a while. Also note that a rename does not include a Fantasia — appearance and name are separate services.
20 Starter Names If You Have Not Decided
These full combinations follow common lore patterns, but remember that availability depends on your world — test them at the rename screen, because no website can live-check FFXIV names for you.
- Alden Hartwell
- K’lynn Bajhiri
- Popoto Poto
- Aurelien Devereux
- Yuki Hoshino
- Batu Qestir
- Tall Willow
- Ljda Wesfv
- Stanislav Bozja
- Elena Marlowe
- S’rhova Tia
- Mumumi Mumi
- Seraphine Montclair
- Haruka Amemiya
- Sarnai Dotharl
- Raging Bear
- Alka Iryut
- Radovan Petrov
- Brynn Aldercroft
- Temur Mol
When an FFXIV Rename Is Free
Free renames are rare and situational. The main case is a Home World Transfer: if your name is already taken on the destination world, the game forces a rename at no extra cost. Square Enix has also occasionally issued renames after major naming-policy or data-centre changes. Outside those cases, the Mog Station service is the only route, so treat the purchase as permanent and choose carefully. If you are renaming because you changed race with a Fantasia, browse the race lists above first — a Miqo’te name on a Roegadyn looks odd fast. More inspiration lives in our Honkai Star Rail names guide, and you can prototype combinations with the random nickname generator or polish a finalist in the fancy text generator before testing it in game.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an FFXIV name change cost?
The Character Renaming Service is a paid Mog Station item priced per character in your region. Check the Mog Station for the current price, as Square Enix adjusts service fees occasionally.
Can I change only my first or last name?
Yes. The rename screen lets you edit the first name, the last name, or both. Keeping one half the same is a good way to stay recognisable to friends.
Will my Free Company and friends notice the change?
Your character stays on all lists automatically under the new name. Most players announce a rename in Free Company chat so nobody wonders who the new name belongs to.
How long does the rename take to apply?
Usually minutes. Buy the service, log out fully if you were in game, then open character select — the rename prompt appears there, and the change is instant once confirmed.
