WotLK character name locked

[redy]

Hello so since we had the recent name clearup ive caught myself a few names on lvl 1 toons, i wanted to use them on my mains but i didnt have vp to name change instantly since i got vp now i wanted to take them but after deleting my lvl 1 toon and trying to rename the lvl 80 one to it it says 'That name is unavailable' what do i do

[skullatbash]

wait server crash/restart

[Kryptiicz]

The exact same thing has just happened to me, how long do we need to wait ? i dont want someone to snatch it up while im waiting

[Selaya]

From what I have seen, this happens if you delete a character that has not been logged into or created within the current period of server uptime. Make sure to log your character before you delete it to prevent that from happening.
If you are impatient and have a few spare points, you can use the rename function with points, which will ignore this bug, allowing you to use the freed up name immediately (Do note that Recustomisations, Race- and Faction Changes DO NOT WORK).

http://forum.warmane.com/showthread....=1#post2786464

Addendum: The logging-before-deleting trick isnt always foolproof, but the rename override is.