Can I have a custom last name for my Second Life account?

[Lexie Linden 19]

I have a special name I would like to use for my last name.  Is it possible to do that?

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[Ayana Auer 1]

Second Life® account names are created by inventing a first name, and selecting a last name from a list. These names cycle in and out of usages as residents choose them. This creates a good variety of in-world names, gives residents some identity through the rarity of their last name, and most importantly, allows residents to use common first names (there's always a good chance you can be "Dave" Someone), thus avoiding the awkward names on some other services (like "dave298374") that can remove some of the individuality of the world.

 

There are some special circumstances where you might be able to get a custom or vanity name.  Read more about that HERE.

[Ulrika Jewell 0]

Some one told me if u make a new avi and are prepared to pay lindons u can have a customized name , but I think it was mega us$

[Irene Muni 1,267]

The link of the previous message to the KB, it's more useful now linking to wiki -> Linden Lab Official: Custom Name Program (beta) General Information

[Marcvs Pastorelli 0]

Hmmmm,  Last name..."Linden"....   email addy is @lindenlabs.com.....   why ask this question like you dont know the answer already?

[Suka Lavendel 0]

Yeah, you can. but you have to pay LL an insane amount of money just to have one.

[Unklebob Hotaling 139]

"why ask this question like you dont know the answer already?"

*waves*   I can only assume this question was created when this Q&A forum was created to a/ test the forum and b/ generate interest... seeings as how this question is over 7 months old and already answered and agreed i've no clue why people are still answering.  Bonus points for enthusiasm though.

[Veralis Basevi 2]

LMAO boy did i fall for that one thanx BOB

[Aaron Auster 0]

o_O

 

Gotta love thread necromancers who randomly bring things back from the dead for no apparent reason.

[Morgan Underwood 0]

It's a Festivus miracle !!!

[conor Kaligawa 0]

I'm sure if your last name is Linden, you can probably  choose any name you want :-p