diff --git a/docs/changelog.txt b/docs/changelog.txt
index 083697b3b..eec027a1f 100644
--- a/docs/changelog.txt
+++ b/docs/changelog.txt
@@ -38,6 +38,7 @@ changelog.txt uses a syntax similar to RST, with a few special sequences:
 # Future
 
 ## Fixes
+- Fixed displayed names (from ``Units::getVisibleName``) for units with identities
 - `fix/dead-units`: fixed script trying to use missing isDiplomat function
 
 ## Misc Improvements
diff --git a/library/modules/Units.cpp b/library/modules/Units.cpp
index fc2f20c6a..bc8d1ae88 100644
--- a/library/modules/Units.cpp
+++ b/library/modules/Units.cpp
@@ -219,15 +219,9 @@ df::language_name *Units::getVisibleName(df::unit *unit)
 {
     CHECK_NULL_POINTER(unit);
 
+    // as of 0.44.11, identity names take precedence over associated histfig names
     if (auto identity = getIdentity(unit))
-    {
-        auto id_hfig = df::historical_figure::find(identity->histfig_id);
-
-        if (id_hfig)
-            return &id_hfig->name;
-
         return &identity->name;
-    }
 
     return &unit->name;
 }