Characters who name change should have a link back to their previous name(s).

[Adrian74]

Or instead of a name history, allow us to create friend notes (client side), sort of like search comments.

+1.

+2 if also make us able to add blacklist notes... Since <at least in my server> the bots are being super controlled and the spam is no more something to care about... I only use blacklist to blacklist people that did bad evil stuff to me... Problem is that with the time I find I have names there I barely remember... I'd like to have notes there... For example: ("Dude Cool" -> He didn't wait for an animus FATE that takes 3 hours to spawn, even if I begged and shouted for it. "MegaCool Dude" -> Rival in commerce, not only daring to undercut me all the time but also sending annoying tells. "I'm Awesome" -> Insulted a friend and deceived him.)

[Alukah]

Or instead of a name history, allow us to create friend notes (client side), sort of like search comments.

I'd love that, but I doubt we will get it, and for that I will summon "PS3 limitations" - the curse PS4 and PC players will suffer until it's discontinued.

Makes me wonder how many nice things they scrapped due to PS3 limitations.

[Adrian74]

I'd love that, but I doubt we will get it, and for that I will summon "PS3 limitations" - the curse PS4 and PC players will suffer until it's discontinued.

Makes me wonder how many nice things they scrapped due to PS3 limitations.

Ouch, true story... I suppose I forgot about PS3 once more because... I always want to forget it.

[Sandoria]

+1.

+2 if also make us able to add blacklist notes...

Notes would be pretty handy. My server is still bombarded with gilseller spam. In the event I actually need to blacklist someone for being a complete turd, I'd like to not accidentally take said person off when I have to clear my blacklist to make room for more sellers.

[UlricCraft]

Knowing when someone has changed their name on your friends list is something I would be very much interested in.
- An icon next to someone's name for 30days indicating they've swapped.
- The previous name listed for 30days in their search info

Anything along these lines.

Please don't include a complete history of name changes.
Some people want to escape their old identities and MMOs by nature are so heavily invested in their social aspect, that if you fall out with someone, you might drop the game completely.