Yes, you can change your name in Clash of Clans, and it costs gems

You can rename your village in Clash of Clans by spending gems, the in-game currency you earn or purchase. The cost is 500 gems for your first name change, then 1,000 gems for each change after that. The price increases each time you rename, so plan ahead if you think you might want to change it again later.

The rename feature is built into the game itself — you do not need to contact support or use a third-party tool. You access it directly from your village settings. The name change takes effect when ready once you confirm and pay the gems.

Key Takeaways

  • Your first name change costs 500 gems; each subsequent change costs 1,000 gems, and the price increases with every rename.
  • You rename your village through the settings menu in the game, not through email or support.
  • The name change is when ready and applies to your village when ready after you confirm and pay.
  • You can use any name that does not contain offensive language or impersonate another player.
  • Gems can be earned through gameplay or purchased with real money, though name changes are optional and not required to play.

How to rename your village step by step

Open Clash of Clans and tap the settings icon, usually a gear symbol in the top right corner of your screen. From the settings menu, look for an option labeled "Change Name" or "Rename Village." Tap it to open the rename dialog.

Type your new village name into the text field. The game will show you how many characters you have left — names can be up to 15 characters long. Once you enter a name you want, tap the confirm or rename button. The game will ask you to confirm the gem cost before the transaction completes.

After you confirm and the gems are deducted from your account, your village name changes when ready. Other players will see your new name the next time they visit your village or see you in chat or clan messages.

What names are not allowed

Supercell, the company that makes Clash of Clans, blocks names that contain profanity, slurs, or hate speech. The game also prevents you from using names that impersonate real people, celebrities, or official Supercell accounts. If you try to use a blocked name, the game will reject it and ask you to choose a different one.

Names that reference real-world violence, illegal activity, or sexual content are also rejected. The filter is automatic, so you will know when ready if a name is not allowed — the confirm button will not work until you change it.

Gem costs for multiple name changes

The first rename costs 500 gems. The second costs 1,000 gems. The third costs 1,500 gems, and the pattern continues — each rename adds 500 gems to the cost. If you rename your village five times, you will have spent 500 + 1,000 + 1,500 + 2,000 + 2,500 = 7,500 gems total.

Because the cost increases, most players rename only once or twice. If you are unsure about a name, take time to decide before you pay, since changing your mind becomes expensive quickly.

Where to get gems

You earn gems by completing in-game tasks, clearing obstacles from your village, and opening gem boxes that appear randomly on your map. You also receive gems as rewards for reaching certain milestones in the game. The amount you earn through play is usually enough for one or two name changes if you save them.

You can also purchase gems directly using real money through the in-game shop. Gem packs range from small amounts (a few dollars) to large bundles (up to $100 or more). Buying gems is optional — you can play Clash of Clans without spending money, though name changes will take longer to afford.

What happens to your clan and friends list when you rename

Your clan membership and your friends list do not change when you rename your village. Your clan mates and friends will see your new name in the game, but you stay in the same clan and keep the same relationships. Your player ID, which is the unique number behind your account, stays the same — only the display name changes.

If you are a clan leader or co-leader, your role does not change either. Your permissions and status in the clan remain exactly as they were before the rename.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my name back to what it was before?

Yes, you can rename your village to any previous name you used, but you will pay the current gem cost for that rename. If you have renamed twice and want to go back to your original name, you will pay whatever the cost is at that point in the sequence.

What if someone else already has the name I want?

Clash of Clans allows multiple players to have the same village name. Two players can both be named "Dragon Slayer" without conflict. The game does not reserve names or prevent duplicates, so you can use any name that passes the content filter.

Does renaming my village affect my trophies or progress?

No. Your trophies, buildings, troops, and all progress stay exactly the same. Only the display name changes. Your account level, resources, and everything you have built remain untouched.

Can I change my player name if I have not named my village yet?

Your village name is your player name in Clash of Clans. When you first create an account, you set a village name. If you have not set one yet, you can set it for free the first time. After that, future changes cost gems as described above.