Cannot change game name

[Shahram1222]

I’m trying to change my in-game name but it keeps saying “name unavailable”.  I am only using letters.  This is my first name change.  Ally code is 499-473-734.

please help. 

[EA_Darko]

@Shahram1222 The name you want may already be taken, I would recommend trying another name and to keep trying till you find one not taken. 

[Shahram1222]

I thought that names can repeat.  I’ve seen several players in my shard with the same name.   Has that been changed?