diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 24311e6..acc0717 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -72,4 +72,4 @@ This is early-stage software built out of real project needs. APIs will change a
 still tightly coupled to specific setups. Contributions and PRs are welcome — see the
 [contributing guide](https://mavonengine.com/getting-started/contributing) to get started.
 
-Join the [community](https://mavonengine.com/community) for development discussions.
\ No newline at end of file
+Join the [community](https://mavonengine.com/community) for development discussions.
diff --git a/packages/multiplayer-template/client/src/Entities/Player.ts b/packages/multiplayer-template/client/src/Entities/Player.ts
index 0fbe344..f5df611 100644
--- a/packages/multiplayer-template/client/src/Entities/Player.ts
+++ b/packages/multiplayer-template/client/src/Entities/Player.ts
@@ -38,8 +38,10 @@ export default class Character extends BasePlayer {
     return {
       ...super.networkedFieldCallbacks(),
       name: (v) => {
-        if (v)
+        if (v && !this.name) {
+          this.label.setName(v as string)
           this.name = v as string
+        }
       },
     }
   }