20th Annual Hair Fair in Second Life Offering Limited Edition Last Names, Lifetime Premium Plus, Premium Auction

 

With the attention on the Relay for Life, it's easy to miss another cancer-related fundraiser going on in Second Life: The Hair Fair. Taking place in six sims, it offers a large variety of hairpieces, as well as other headgear like bandanas and wraps. And for it's anniversary, this Hair Fair is offering something special: Limited Edition last names and a  Lifetime Premium Plus and Lifetime Premium auctions.

 

...the 20th annual Hair Fair event in Second Life. Since 2010, Hair Fair has proudly partnered with Wigs For Kids, raising crucial funds and awareness to support children experiencing medical hair loss. Each year, creators, organizers, and residents come together to make this virtual event a meaningful celebration of community and generosity. 

 

Like every year, the Hair Fair has numerous shops offering hairpieces for sale, each with a listed percentage of sales going to the charity Wigs For Kids. Fifteen percent is the minimum amount, with 100% of the bandana sales going to the fundraiser. They are in six sims, grouped by hair color: Blonde, Brunette, Redhead, Streaks, Noirette, Fouls. Supporting a good cause isn't the only reason people come here. You can find varieties here that can be hard to find anywhere else, especially men's hair. 

 

But there are two things that set this Hair Fair apart. One is you can purchase one of three limited edition surnames for your account (all hair related): Style, Salon, and Strand. 

 

You can purchase at the event the last name of your choice and these will be manually set in motion with Linden Lab. They are being sold for the standard name change fee of L 12250 and 100 % goes to Wigs for Kids. You can also change your first name included in the price.

These will not only have the awesome factor of having such unique new names, but also knowing that the name has history of helping Wigs for Kids ♥. Who do their best to promote this event every year on their own website. 

 

As a reminder, your name will not change instantly, "While the name change is not instant it is done in order of filing your ticket, so do that as soon as you purchase." To get one of these last names, head to:  http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hair%20Fair%20-%20Blonde/236/251/24

 

But this isn't all. You can also bid to get to upgrade to a Lifetime Premium account or a Lifetime Premium Plus account. You'll never have to pay another monthly fee for as long as Second Life is around. 

 

Hair Fair 2026 has been given the amazing opportunity to Auction off two Lifetime accounts, where 100% of the proceeds will go to Wigs for Kids.

 - 1 Lifetime Premium Plus account.
 
 - 1 Lifetime Premium account.
 
 The starting bids are based on the purchase price of these accounts set by Linden Lab. The Auction closes on 14th June but do not miss out on getting your bid in, if you are outbid before the auction ends you will be sent a notecard with landmark to return to the location to bid again if you wish to do so - which will also show as an offline notice to email if you have your settings that way. Please visit regularly during the event to keep your eye on the Auction. 

 

The Hair Fair is going on until Sunday June 14.

 

To get to the auction, head to: http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hair%20Fair%20-%20Streaks/233/11/24

 

For more information on the Hair Fair, check out:  https://www.wigsforkids.org/events/20th-annual-hair-fair-in-second-life/

 

http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Hair%20Fair%20-%20Blonde/245/239/24 

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

EOTB: New Valentine-Themed Last Names

 

Several days ago, Linden Lab would announce on the official Second Life blog a list of new options for account last names. With the month being February, they were Valentines Day themed.

 

 ... we have just released new last names for the season! The following Valentine-themed names are only available for a limited time:

 

 The list of names are as follows: Tender, Velvetpaw, Lovebug, Pookie, Lust, Amorous, Heartsy, Cuddleclaw, Latido, Luvmore, Sweetums, Snacc, Huggles, and Cherub. 

Dropping in some personal comments, "Latido" I had to look up, and it's Spanish for "beat" or "regular beat." It might be alluding to a heartbeat. "Cuddleclaw" and "Velvetpaw" sound like something for a female furry or dragon. Having "Snacc" for a surname, one might want to be careful around larger dragon avatars.

 

The Lab would say the names are "seasonal and may return around this time next year." It would also invite people to make suggestions for new surnames (on this Google doc). 

 

As a reminder, changing your account name is not free, but costs from $49.99 to $14.99 USD (FAQ).

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

EOTB: New Last Names

 

In the official Second Life blog last week, Linden Lab announced they had released a list of Christmas and winter-themed last names for accounts. 

 

To celebrate the winter holiday season, we have released some festive new last names! 

 

The list of names goes as follows :

 

Nutmeg, Krampus, Solstice, Twinkle, Snowveil, Everfrost, Winterpelt, Glacia, Nuzzle, Polar, and Gingerpaw 

 

These seasonal names will be around "for a limited time," saying some *might* be available again in a future Christmas season. 

 

As a reminder, changing one's account name is not free. There's a fee of $49.99 for basic and Plus accounts, less for higher ones, more details here. And special seasonal names aside, once a name is dropped from the list, it's gone for good. 

 

Bixyl Shuftan

 

New Halloween-Themed Last Names

 

For those waiting for new last names, good news. A few days ago, Linden Lab announced in the official blog they had some new options for those wanting to change their account name. And for those who are fans of the spooky season, more good news, these are Halloween themed. 

 

Thank you to everyone who continues to submit ideas through our Last Name Suggestion Form. For this special update, we’ve chosen the most highly requested names that also capture the spirit of Halloween. If you’ve ever suggested something haunting, eerie, or just plain spooky, you may now see it on the list!  

 

The new account last names are Potion, Misery, Strange, Goblin, Zombie, Monster, Ghoul, Spooky, and Nightfang. 

 

"Potion" could be an interesting name for someone who fancies themself a chemist or mad scientist. "Strange" could be useful for someone who wants an aura of mystery around them. "Nightfang" might see some use among residents in wolf avatars.  

 

Expect the names to change soon after Halloween.  

 

As a reminder, changing last names is not free, but costs from $49.99 to $14.99 USD, depending on the resident's account. Check the FAQ page for more information. 

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

New Last Names Available

 

 About a month after Linden Lab offered some new options for last names in theme with the Second Life Birthday, a few days, they delivered a "New batch of (the) most wanted last names."

Thank you again to everyone who continues to submit ideas through our Last Name Suggestion Form. For this update, we once again gave extra attention to the names that have been requested most frequently. If you’ve shared your favorite last name with us, there’s a good chance it’s now available!

Several older options have been removed, and we’ve added the following highly requested new ones:

The new last names are Belmonte, Rascal, Baby, Sakura, Lit, Bly, Neon, Goat, Bubbles, and Aurora.

 

Sakura is a Japanese name, meaning "cherry blossom." While "goat" has meant a farm animal that gives small amounts of milk, to call someone "the goat," is to say they're the best they're is at what they do, the "greatest of all time."

 

As a reminder, changing last names is not free, but costs from $49.99 to $14.99 USD, depending on the resident's account. Check the FAQ page for more information. 

 

Bixyl Shuftan 

 

New Last Names

 

As part of the Second Life Birthday, there are some new account surnames, in the "Myths and Legends" theme. 

 

In addition to all of the exciting events, we're thrilled to unveil a special series of SL22B themed last names. Embrace the Myths and Legends themed options!

The new last names are: Myth, Dragonheart, Minotauris, Izanagi, Eos, Arcane, Gaia, and Legendary.

 

As a reminder, changing last names is not free, but costs from $49.99 to $14.99 USD, depending on the resident's account. Check the FAQ page for more information.

 

EOTB: "The Most Requested" New Last Names Announced

 

Yesterday on Thursday May 15, Linden Lab announced their new last names for the month of May. But this was a list of 23 names instead of the usual several changed. 

 

Thank you to everyone who has submitted ideas through our Last Name Suggestion Form. While we always choose names from your suggestions, this time we gave special priority to those that were requested most often by many Residents. So if you’ve ever submitted your favorite name, you might see it on the list!

Today, we’re doing another big refresh by removing some of the older options and adding the following new ones.

The new names are: Burney, Rabbit, Zen, Rune, Doll, Sirensong, Pixels, Stanwyck, Seraphim, Puppy, Possum, Dust, Cheeks, Lagmore, Clover, Moonchild, Dreamer, Sunny, Nightfall, Windsor, Pawto, Boop, and Waggletail. 

Which means about half of the current list are new names. 

As a reminder, changing one's account name isn't done for free, but costs $49.99 USD for Basic and Plus accounts, $34.99 for Premium Accounts, and $14.99 for Premium Plus. People are also free to offer suggestions for last names (here). 

 

To read the blog post in full, Click Here. 

 

New Valentine-Themed Last Names

 

 

 A few days ago in the official Second Life blog, Linden Lab announced they were offering some new surnames people could change their accounts to. And as part of the Valentines Day celebrations, they are themed for the holiday.

The eight names are: Amour, Lovejoy, Crush, Smitten, Siren, Cutie, Sizzle, Gyatt 

The names will be around "for a limited time" and may or may not be available again next year. 

Changing last names is not free, but costs from $49.99 to to $34.99 to $14.99, depending on the level of one's Second Life account.

 

 

 

 

New Winter-Themed Last Names

 

For those looking for a new last name to change to, especially something winter or Christmas-themed, good news. A few days ago on the official blog, Linden Lab announced a list of new last names one can change to, for a fee.

 

 To celebrate the winter holiday season, we have released some festive new last names!

 

 The list of names are: Candyclaws, Merry, Frostlake, Candlewick, Prancer, Silverbells, Mistlefluff, Alegria, Befana, and Hollyberry.  

 

The Lab says the names "are only available for a limited time," but "are seasonal and may come back around this time next year."

 

Most residents will need to pay a $49.99 US dollar fee to change their last names, with Premium needing $34.99, and Premium Plus $14.99 respectively, with the answer to other questions in the FAQ.  

EOTB: New Last Names

 

On the official blog a few days ago, Linden Lab announced a list of new last names available for residents to change to.

Happy Autumn! Thank you for all the suggestions sent in for future last names through our Last Name Suggestion Form. 

Today we are doing another big last name refresh by removing some of the older last name options and adding the following new ones from your suggestions:

The new last names are Mouse, Victis, Wheel, Pudding, Demure, Nightwish, Fledermaus, Whisper, Pooh, and Velvet.

Of Demure, it may or may not be because of a popular meme going around on social media, "very mindful, very demure." Of "Mouse," that may get the attention of some who prefer small, or furry avatars.  "Fledermaus" might get the attention of bat fans. 

 

For the blog post in full, Click Here. 

 

EOTB: New Last Names For Residents

 

In the official blog a few days ago, it was announced there was a new set of last names to go along with the SecondLife Birthday. A number of them go along with the theme of the event, elements.

In addition to all of the exciting events, we're thrilled to unveil a special series of SL21B themed last names. Embrace the elements with our new Earth, Wind, Fire, and Air themed options!

The names are: Cirrus, Blowhard, Windyfloofs, Cinder, Hotman, Pyroclaw, Boulder, Soil, Pebblepaws, Ocean, Torrent, and Frostfangs 

 

The notice didn't say how long the names will be available, though probably at least until the end of the Second Life Birthday, on Sunday July 21. 

EOTB: New Last Names For Second Life Residents

 

 Yesterday, Tuesday April 9, Linden Lab announced twelve new last names as options for residents to change to.

Happy spring! Thank you for all the suggestions sent in for future last names through our Last Name Suggestion Form. 

Today we are doing another big last name refresh by removing some of the older last name options and adding the following new ones from your suggestions:

 

The new names are Firehart, Ravenwood, Zennor, Whisperwind, Starforge, Xochitl, Finchfield, Azalea, Seabrink, Pawprint, Morehead, and Osbourn.

 

 As a reminder, changing one's last name isn't free, but requires a fee, which can range from $49.99 to $14.99 USD, depending on the level of one's account membership.

EOTB: New Valentine-Themed Last Names

 

 

 As part of the Valentines Day celebrations, Linden Lab announced a few days ago there will be some new account surnames in theme for the time. 

... we have just released new last names for the season! The following Valentine-themed names are only available for a limited time

The new last names are Bae, Flirt, Lovelace, Lovingood, Simp, Snuggler, Sweetheart, and Trueheart.

Some of the names may be more or less popular than others. "Bae" meaning "before all else" is a slang term popular among the young, but not so much among those well into adulthood. Calling someone a "simp" isn't exactly a complement. "Trueheart" may get some attention as it's been the last name of some characters, notably some female love interests, in stories. 

 

As a reminder, changing one's account name takes a one-time fee to Linden Lab.

 

There were other things mentioned in the blog, such as the upcoming Hug Or Dunk A Linden event, the Love Train, and the Valentine Shop and Hop. 

Source: Linden blog

Bixyl Shuftan

 

EOTB: New Last Names Available

 

It's no surprise that the limited edition Christmas/Winter last names for residents last month would be gone a few days into the new year. What would be a surprise to some is that Linden Lab chose to not just replace them, which would have been just ten names, but opted for a "refresh" by retiring twenty and replacing them with new ones. 

Today we are doing another big last name refresh by removing some of the older last name options and adding the following new ones from your suggestions ...

The twenty new names are: Eton, Harmony, Serenade, Ethereal, Celestia, Sable, Astral, Starling, Saccharin, Rizzler, Enthusiast, Pratchett, Elara, Cerulean, Onyx, Peridot, Winchester, Fluffington, Mainlander, and Wicken.

 

Of what yours truly thinks of the names, "Serenade" and "Harmony" sound like names musicians would like. "Mainlander" sounds like something for residents who prefer virtual life on the mainland. "Pratchet" sounds like something for a fan of the "Discworld" novels. "Winchester" sounds like something for Wild West, or firearm, fans. 

Still for those waiting for a better last time, there might be something among this new list of twenty considering. As a reminder, it costs a $49.99 USD fee for regular residents to change their surname, $34.99 for Premium residents, and $14.99 for Premium-Plus.

Source: Linden Blog

Bixyl Shuftan

EOTB: New Limited Edition Winter-Themed Last Names

 

 

With the Christmas season, Linden Lab is offering a number of winter and Christmas-themed account surnames as options to change to.  

To celebrate the winter holiday season, we have released some festive new last names!

 

The new names are as follows:

 

Snowfox

Icicle

Evergreen

Candycane

Frostypaws

Yulepurr

Jollyfluff

Tidings

Tinsel

Feliz 

 

A few of the names could mean something other than the Christmas season. "Tidings" could mean something oceanic. I can see "Evergreen" being used by someone who sees himself as fprever newbish.  A few such as "Snowfox" and "Yilepurr" would go well with some furries.

The names are available "for a limited time," which presumably means they'll be taken down not long after Christmas.

Source: Linden Blog

 

EOTB: Four New Merfolk-Inspired Last Names

 

 On Friday April 28, Linden Lab announced four new last names for the month of May. What's different this time is that they're aimed at Second Life's merfolk community "for MerMay."

Today we are celebrating our mermaid community during MerMay with the release of the following mermaid-themed names, only available for a limited time:

Mermaid
Merrow
Seafarer
Fishtail

 

"Seafarer" would be appropriate for boating and ship fans. "Fishtail" I can see for someone who goes about in an anthro shark avatar as well. "Mermaid" and the less commonly known "Merrow," they'd likely be found just among the Merfolk.

 

For those interested in finding out more about Second Life's merfolk, one good place to do so would be the Safe Waters Foundation, which as a center at Union Passage (201/218/2). One can also look up more information at their website at http://www.goldmermaid.com/SWF/.

For the blog post, Click Here.

EOTB: Large Number of New Last Names Available

 

On Tuesday February 28, Linden Lab announced a number of new surnames for accounts. Unlike previous announcements in which there were several, this time twenty new ones were announced, the largest change since the ability to change one's last name was announced in April 13, 2020.

Today we are doing our biggest last name refresh by removing some of the older last name options and adding the following new ones from your suggestions:

Jeon
Foxtail
Varela
Kealoha
Primdashian
Spicy
Costanza
Gupta
Softpaw
Vandervoort
Tordenskjold
Peabody
Whiskers
Quack
Pixelbottom
Blossom
Bork
Nightingale
Sausage
Fibble 

 

 

 Of the original list of last names, only "Resident" remains as an option to change to (which to my knowledge has never been done).

On a personal observation, some of these names look like they were intended for furries, tinies, and nekos, such as "Foxtail" and "Softpaw." Some such as "Primdashian" and "Pixelbottom" sound like funny ones. Not quite sure who would name themselves "Sausage," aside from someone trying to get laughs where he or she went. Will we end up seeing a "Pork Sausage" or "Beef Sausage?"

For those wishing to suggest a future last name, Click Here for the Google doc. For those wishing to read comments about them, chech this thread in the SL forums.

Bixyl Shuftan

EOTB: New Valentine-Themed Last Names (Limited Edition)

 

 

 Besides listing some Valentine's Day events in the official Second Life blog the other day, Linden Lab also announced some Valentine's Day-themed last names.

The following valentine-themed names are only available for a limited time:  
Snugglepuff
Allure
Passion
Heartstrings
Aphrodite
Adonis
Waifu
Husbando

 

Taking a look at this list, it's safe to say some of these names will be used more than others, especially for men. Hard to imagine a guy renaming himself "Snugglepuff."

 

The Lab stated these surnames "are seasonal and may come back around this time next year, for a limited time."

 

EOTB: No Land Setup Fees For December, Holiday-Themed Last Names

 

 

 Yesterday in the official blog, Linden Lab had a couple announcements. For those interested in getting sims, the Lab has an early Christmas present. They stated that there would be no setup fees for sims purchased in December.

Premium and Premium Plus subscribers will pay no setup fees for any new regions purchased during the month of December. Only pay the first month’s maintenance fee and move right in.

 

To read the blog post in full, Click Here. To read comments in the forum thread, Click Here.  

Also, the Lab also announced new last names, Christmas-themed ones.

Tinseltail
Elf
Mistletoe
Gingerbread
Noelle
Claus
Blitzen

The Lab stated the names are up only "for a limited time," though may be back next year.

Comparing this months list of names to the original list in April 2020, only a few names remain:  Atheria, Huntsman, Voxel, Littlepaws, Takeda, Dallas, and the option to change to the generic "Resident."

 To read the blog post in full: Click Here. 

Linden Lab Changes Name Change Fees

 

When Linden Lab made it possible to change the last name of one's account a couple years ago (or bringing back last names as it was often called), it could be done only by someone with a Premium account. So someone with a basic account would have to sign up for it, at least temporarily, and then pay the fee.

A few days ago, Linden Lab announced that there would be changes to how one would pay for a name change. The good news, those with basic accounts won't need to sign up for Premium, and those with Premium Plus will pay a much smaller fee. The bad news, those with basic accounts won't be paying much less.

 Today, we’re excited to announce that we’ve updated our Name Change service in a major way. We’ve told you that we were going to keep working on adding new features to the Premium and Premium Plus offerings, and we’re delivering on that once again today. From here on, Premium and Premium Plus subscribers will benefit from a reduced price for the Name Change service.

But that’s not all! Not only are we discounting the service across the board, but we’ve decided to democratize the service to everyone.

For those with Premium accounts, the fee has been cut from $39.99 US Dollars to $34.99, a reduction of about one eighth the price. Those with Premium Plus will benefit the most, as they will now only have to pay a $14.99 USD fee, less than half. For those with basic accounts, their fee is $49.99. While more convenient than the old way, it's not much less than the $51.98 combined for a one-month subscription for Premium and name change.

For the blog post in full, Click Here.

Bixyl Shuftan