diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/commerce/views.py b/lms/djangoapps/commerce/views.py
index 3ef37c8e96..291bff1bc6 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/commerce/views.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/commerce/views.py
@@ -65,7 +65,6 @@ def checkout_receipt(request):
             "If your course does not appear on your dashboard, contact {payment_support_link}."
         ).format(payment_support_link=payment_support_link)
 
-    user = request.user
     context = {
         'page_title': page_title,
         'is_payment_complete': is_payment_complete,
@@ -75,8 +74,7 @@ def checkout_receipt(request):
         'error_text': error_text,
         'for_help_text': for_help_text,
         'payment_support_email': payment_support_email,
-        'username': user.username,
-        'full_name': user.get_full_name(),
+        'username': request.user.username,
         'nav_hidden': True,
         'is_request_in_themed_site': is_request_in_themed_site()
     }
diff --git a/lms/templates/commerce/receipt.underscore b/lms/templates/commerce/receipt.underscore
index 9cd234e15b..05c4f222be 100644
--- a/lms/templates/commerce/receipt.underscore
+++ b/lms/templates/commerce/receipt.underscore
@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
   <article class="content-main">
     <h3 class="title">
       <%= interpolate(
-            gettext( "Thank you %(full_name)! We have received your payment for %(course_name)s."),
+            gettext( "Thank you! We have received your payment for %(course_name)s."),
             { course_name: "<span class='course_name_placeholder'></span>" }, true
           ) %>
     </h3>