diff --git a/src/lua_hudlib.c b/src/lua_hudlib.c
index b59e12cf3..e618b8c76 100644
--- a/src/lua_hudlib.c
+++ b/src/lua_hudlib.c
@@ -51,6 +51,7 @@ static const char *const hud_disable_options[] = {
 	"minimap",
 	"item",
 	"position",
+	"names",
 	"check",		// "CHECK" f-zero indicator
 	"minirankings",	// Gametype rankings to the left
 	"battlerankingsbumpers",	// bumper drawer for battle. Useful if you want to make a custom battle gamemode without bumpers being involved.