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An attempt to discuss the username policy and concern with the user, and a request that they change their username should typically be attempted before considering further action. In cases where the violation of policy or the user's intent is clear, or likely created in bad faith, you should exhibit the use of common sense and fair and level ...
Do not report borderline username violations; rather talk it out with the user on their talk page to encourage them to rename or abandon their account. Templates such as {{Uw-username}} or {{Uw-coi-username}} may be used. If, after discussion with a user, the problem still seems unresolved, a username request for comment may be in order.
Your username must be truthful, appropriate, and not foster a negative editing environment Usernames are not allowed on Wikipedia and will be immediately blocked upon discovery if they: are offensive, profane, violent, threatening, sexually explicit, or disruptive, or that advocate or encourage any such behavior (including criminal or illegal acts)
User names must be reasonably easy to distinguish and use. Examples: Too close to another user's name; Too close to some term which might be taken as having a particular (specific) meaning on Wikipedia; Very long names, particularly without clear readability or clear breaks, or made up of apparently random or hard-to-check characters
Otherwise, the user should be offered the opportunity to create a new account or have their current username changed. Before taking action, any disagreements as to whether a particular username is acceptable or not should be discussed at Wikipedia:Requests for comment/User names first. From G11: G11. Unambiguous advertising or promotion...
New username is a username policy violation. If the target username violates the username policy to the extent where their new username would be blockable, the rename will not be performed. Too many previous username changes. Changing usernames puts a lot of strain on the server, causing watchlist lag and even possibly causing a database lockdown.
Choosing a username that is too similar to an existing username (in these cases, an account creator can approve the creation of similar usernames if certain criteria are met). Using a shared IP address or network connection (such as a public, school, or enterprise network) that has been blocked from editing Wikipedia, restricting you from ...
My username is already taken If the username is already taken by another Wikipedia or Wikimedia account, you must choose a different username. The other account's contributions, age, activity or inactivity status, block or ban status, or global lock status is irrelevant – the username will always be considered to be