Why can't I use the word "Slim" in my gamertag?

Tis Casper · Jun 10, 2023

I'm trying to change my gamertag but Xbox won't allow me to use the word "Slim". However when I look up existing names with the word "Slim" I see a gamertag which is literally just "Slim" then I scroll down and see someone else's gamertag which is "Slim Jesus#1019" (including the space between "Slim" and "Jesus"). If I try copying their exact gamertag it says it isn't allowed and I need to choose a different gamertag. How come I'm not able to use the word "Slim" in my name but others are? Also yes I am wanting a space between the name I want and the word "Slim". I'm wanting to change my name to something my Grandpa calls me, he's not in the best of health and I'd like to change it to what he calls me so he'll always be a part of my gaming experience.

:)

[EX]

... and it seems to be by purpose cause trying to substitute the letter °l° with a big °i° doesn't work either.

Tis Casper

Hello there!
My name is Jonny and I will be assisting you today!

First, thank you so much for contacting us regarding your inquiry/ concern.

We do not have any say in what the system allows vs what it doesn't. If a name cant be selected, there isn't a way around that and chances are, this isn't an issue with the word "slim" but whether the tag is already claimed or the combination of words you are attempting to use. But again, we can't force any tag so if it's not allowed, you need to pick a new one.

See the FAQ below.

https://support.xbox.com/en-CA/help/account-pro...

The gamertag I would love to have isn't taken by anyone, when I search up the name no one pops up I even searched up another name I came up with that uses the word "Slim" and it still says it's not allowed and it shows that no one is using that gamertag either. I truly believe it's a problem with the word Slim, why? I have no clue. I believe it's unfair if older accounts don't have to abide by the "rules" (if that's what's happening) simply because their account may have been created before the word became a possible "problem".

[EX]

Hi,

it's really strange. Mabe the word became a victim of political correctness (body shaming or so).

If it's for the memory you could use *Slimm*

Tis Casper

I'm betting it's the Jesus part

It's not the Jesus part, it has a problem with the word Slim for some reason.

Jonny306

Hello there!

My name is Jonny and I will be assisting you today!

First, thank you so much for contacting us regarding your inquiry/ concern.

We do not have any say in what the system allows vs what it doesn't. If a name cant be selected, there isn't a way around that and chances are, this isn't an issue with the word "slim" but whether the tag is already claimed or the combination of words you are attempting to use. But again, we can't force any tag so if it's not allowed, you need to pick a new one.

See the FAQ below.

https://support.xbox.com/en-CA/help/account-pro...

Why can't I use the word "Slim" in my gamertag?