diff --git a/code/__HELPERS/unsorted.dm b/code/__HELPERS/unsorted.dm
index 428784e953..8430547c7e 100644
--- a/code/__HELPERS/unsorted.dm
+++ b/code/__HELPERS/unsorted.dm
@@ -173,10 +173,10 @@ Turf and target are separate in case you want to teleport some distance from a t
 
 	var/banned = jobban_isbanned(src, "appearance")
 
-	while(loop && safety < 5)
-		if(C && C.prefs.custom_names[role] && !safety && !banned)
-			newname = C.prefs.custom_names[role]
-		else
+	if(C && C.prefs.custom_names[role] && !safety && !banned)
+		newname = C.prefs.custom_names[role]
+	else
+		while(loop && safety < 5)
 			switch(role)
 				if("human")
 					newname = random_unique_name(gender)