diff --git a/CS2-SimpleAdmin/Commands/playercommands.cs b/CS2-SimpleAdmin/Commands/playercommands.cs
index 8e83e48..0ec46f3 100644
--- a/CS2-SimpleAdmin/Commands/playercommands.cs
+++ b/CS2-SimpleAdmin/Commands/playercommands.cs
@@ -637,7 +637,16 @@ public partial class CS2_SimpleAdmin
             // Check if the player is connected and can be targeted
             if (player.Connected != PlayerConnectedState.PlayerConnected || !caller!.CanTarget(player))
                 return;
+            
+            // Determine message key and arguments for the rename notification
+            var activityMessageKey = "sa_admin_rename_message";
+            var adminActivityArgs = new object[] { "CALLER", player.PlayerName, newName };
 
+            // Display admin activity message to other players
+            if (caller != null && SilentPlayers.Contains(caller.Slot)) return;
+
+            Helper.ShowAdminActivity(activityMessageKey, callerName, adminActivityArgs);
+            
             // Determine if the new name is valid and update the renamed players list
             if (!string.IsNullOrEmpty(newName))
             {
@@ -648,15 +657,6 @@ public partial class CS2_SimpleAdmin
             {
                 RenamedPlayers.Remove(player.SteamID);
             }
-
-            // Determine message key and arguments for the rename notification
-            var activityMessageKey = "sa_admin_rename_message";
-            var adminActivityArgs = new object[] { "CALLER", player.PlayerName, newName };
-
-            // Display admin activity message to other players
-            if (caller != null && SilentPlayers.Contains(caller.Slot)) return;
-
-            Helper.ShowAdminActivity(activityMessageKey, callerName, adminActivityArgs);
         });
     }