diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4df82a681..36b8e1d59 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -100,6 +100,7 @@ This means that plugins that do binary code analysis (Orpheu for example) probab
 | mp_fadetoblack                     | 0       | 0   | 2            | Observer's screen will fade to black on kill event or permanent.<br/> `0` No fade.<br/>`1` Fade to black and won't be able to watch anybody.<br/>`2` fade to black only on kill moment. |
 | mp_falldamage                      | 1       | 0   | 1            | Damage from falling.<br/>`0` disabled <br/>`1` enabled |
 | sv_allchat                         | 1       | 0   | 1            | Players can receive all other players text chat, team restrictions apply<br/>`0` disabled <br/>`1` enabled |
+| mp_max_alive_name_changes          | -1       | -1   | -          | Maximum amount of nickname changes before next respawn<br/>`-1` unlimited (default behaviour) <br/>`0` Allow to change only at spawn </br>`>0` Allow to change arbitrary amount of nicks |
 </details>
 
 ## How to install zBot for CS 1.6?
diff --git a/dist/game.cfg b/dist/game.cfg
index 175f8d803..771460441 100644
--- a/dist/game.cfg
+++ b/dist/game.cfg
@@ -462,3 +462,11 @@ mp_free_armor 0
 //
 // Default value: "0"
 sv_allchat 0
+
+// Maximum amount of nickname changes before next respawn.
+// -1 - unlimited (default behaviour)
+// 0 - Allow to change only at spawn
+// >0 - Allow to change arbitrary amount of nicks
+//
+// Default value: "-1"
+mp_max_alive_name_changes -1
diff --git a/regamedll/dlls/API/CSPlayer.cpp b/regamedll/dlls/API/CSPlayer.cpp
index e2d69608d..4be7c3aff 100644
--- a/regamedll/dlls/API/CSPlayer.cpp
+++ b/regamedll/dlls/API/CSPlayer.cpp
@@ -539,6 +539,7 @@ void CCSPlayer::Reset()
 	m_iWeaponInfiniteIds = 0;
 	m_bCanShootOverride = false;
 	m_bGameForcingRespawn = false;
+	m_iNickChangesBeforeSpawn = -1;
 }
 
 void CCSPlayer::OnSpawn()
@@ -562,3 +563,22 @@ void CCSPlayer::OnKilled()
 	}
 #endif
 }
+
+EXT_FUNC void CCSPlayer::OnRoundRespawn()
+{
+	m_iNickChangesBeforeSpawn = 0;
+}
+
+EXT_FUNC bool CCSPlayer::CanChangeNickname()
+{
+#ifdef REGAMEDLL_ADD
+	return (max_alive_name_changes.value >= 0 && m_iNickChangesBeforeSpawn > max_alive_name_changes.value);
+#else
+	return false;
+#endif
+}
+
+EXT_FUNC void CCSPlayer::OnNicknameChanged()
+{
+	m_iNickChangesBeforeSpawn++;
+}
diff --git a/regamedll/dlls/game.cpp b/regamedll/dlls/game.cpp
index dbe9b9ae7..ed904ada0 100644
--- a/regamedll/dlls/game.cpp
+++ b/regamedll/dlls/game.cpp
@@ -159,6 +159,7 @@ cvar_t t_default_weapons_secondary       = { "mp_t_default_weapons_secondary", "
 cvar_t t_default_weapons_primary         = { "mp_t_default_weapons_primary", "", 0, 0.0f, nullptr };
 cvar_t free_armor                        = { "mp_free_armor", "0", 0, 0.0f, nullptr };
 cvar_t allchat                           = { "sv_allchat", "0", 0, 0.0f, nullptr };
+cvar_t max_alive_name_changes            = { "mp_max_alive_name_changes", "-1", 0, 0.0f, nullptr };
 
 void GameDLL_Version_f()
 {
@@ -387,6 +388,7 @@ void EXT_FUNC GameDLLInit()
 	CVAR_REGISTER(&t_default_weapons_primary);
 	CVAR_REGISTER(&free_armor);
 	CVAR_REGISTER(&allchat);
+	CVAR_REGISTER(&max_alive_name_changes);
 
 	// print version
 	CONSOLE_ECHO("ReGameDLL version: " APP_VERSION "\n");
diff --git a/regamedll/dlls/game.h b/regamedll/dlls/game.h
index cc04e1c68..48d9a29d9 100644
--- a/regamedll/dlls/game.h
+++ b/regamedll/dlls/game.h
@@ -185,6 +185,7 @@ extern cvar_t t_default_weapons_secondary;
 extern cvar_t t_default_weapons_primary;
 extern cvar_t free_armor;
 extern cvar_t allchat;
+extern cvar_t max_alive_name_changes;
 
 #endif
 
diff --git a/regamedll/dlls/player.cpp b/regamedll/dlls/player.cpp
index 8c595776a..21037f5aa 100644
--- a/regamedll/dlls/player.cpp
+++ b/regamedll/dlls/player.cpp
@@ -173,7 +173,11 @@ bool EXT_FUNC CBasePlayer::__API_HOOK(SetClientUserInfoName)(char *infobuffer, c
 	}
 #endif
 
-	if (pev->deadflag != DEAD_NO)
+	if (IsAlive()
+#ifdef REGAMEDLL_ADD
+	|| CSPlayer()->CanChangeNickname()
+#endif
+	)
 	{
 		m_bHasChangedName = true;
 		Q_snprintf(m_szNewName, sizeof(m_szNewName), "%s", szNewName);
@@ -191,6 +195,10 @@ bool EXT_FUNC CBasePlayer::__API_HOOK(SetClientUserInfoName)(char *infobuffer, c
 		WRITE_STRING(szNewName);
 	MESSAGE_END();
 
+#ifdef REGAMEDLL_ADD
+	CSPlayer()->OnNicknameChanged();
+#endif
+
 	UTIL_LogPrintf("\"%s<%i><%s><%s>\" changed name to \"%s\"\n", STRING(pev->netname), GETPLAYERUSERID(edict()), GETPLAYERAUTHID(edict()), GetTeam(m_iTeam), szNewName);
 	return true;
 }
@@ -3842,6 +3850,10 @@ void EXT_FUNC CBasePlayer::__API_HOOK(RoundRespawn)()
 #endif
 	}
 
+#ifdef REGAMEDLL_ADD
+	CSPlayer()->OnRoundRespawn();
+#endif
+
 	if (m_iMenu != Menu_ChooseAppearance)
 	{
 		respawn(pev);
diff --git a/regamedll/public/regamedll/API/CSPlayer.h b/regamedll/public/regamedll/API/CSPlayer.h
index 5020585a6..2051a5133 100644
--- a/regamedll/public/regamedll/API/CSPlayer.h
+++ b/regamedll/public/regamedll/API/CSPlayer.h
@@ -46,7 +46,8 @@ class CCSPlayer: public CCSMonster {
 		m_iWeaponInfiniteAmmo(0),
 		m_iWeaponInfiniteIds(0),
 		m_bCanShootOverride(false),
-		m_bGameForcingRespawn(false)
+		m_bGameForcingRespawn(false),
+		m_iNickChangesBeforeSpawn(-1)
 	{
 		m_szModel[0] = '\0';
 	}
@@ -101,6 +102,9 @@ class CCSPlayer: public CCSMonster {
 
 	void OnSpawn();
 	void OnKilled();
+	void OnRoundRespawn();
+	bool CanChangeNickname();
+	void OnNicknameChanged();
 
 	CBasePlayer *BasePlayer() const;
 
@@ -125,6 +129,7 @@ class CCSPlayer: public CCSMonster {
 	int m_iWeaponInfiniteIds;
 	bool m_bCanShootOverride;
 	bool m_bGameForcingRespawn;
+	int m_iNickChangesBeforeSpawn;
 };
 
 // Inlines