NC then changing back to a used-before name

[NiceCupOfTeaAndALittleSitDown]

Evening MNHQ

I want to ask a question that will out me for sure so wanting to NC. If I do this can I go back to my previous username after? Or will it be lost forever and have to think of a new one?

You can change back, it is like you have a baggsie on your old names

Hi there NiceCupOfTeaAndALittleSitDown

penny13610 is bang on! Once you've chosen a username, it's yours for life.

Oh good, thank you Penny and Becca. Now I have to think of something suitable to change it to

How about NiceSitdownAndALittleCupOfTea?

Just to add that you can change your nickname from thread to thread. Some users have one name they use for serious stuff and another for fun stuff. Or even change names every week, etc. Others like to be 'known' and use one name all the time.