diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/guardian/guardian.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/guardian/guardian.dm
index af342118a2..d2794a3a78 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/guardian/guardian.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/simple_animal/guardian/guardian.dm
@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(parasites) //all currently existing/living guardians
 		to_chat(src, "<span class='warning'>Not a valid name, please try again.</span>")
 		guardianrename()
 		return
-	visible_message("<span class='notice'>Your new name <span class='name'>[new_name]</span> anchors itself in your mind.</span>")
+	to_chat(src, "<span class='notice'>Your new name <span class='name'>[new_name]</span> anchors itself in your mind.</span>")
 	fully_replace_character_name(null, new_name)
 
 /mob/living/simple_animal/hostile/guardian/Life() //Dies if the summoner dies