Facebook has an infamous 'genuine name' strategy, however the informal community allows you to change your name, add a moniker, utilize a wedded name, and that's just the beginning, with a couple of limitations.

Facebook has long expected individuals to utilize their genuine names; it's even punished people(Opens in another window) for utilizing genuine names that sounded phony to the informal community's calculation. However, on the off chance that you change your name, go by an epithet, or simply need to attempt to game Facebook's framework, you can change the name that showcases on your profile with only a couple of snaps (however there are some restrictions(Opens in another window)).


Change Your Name

Click your profile image, then open Settings & Privacy > Settings. Select your name in the sidebar, then click the Edit link next to your current name.

Versatile clients can tap their profile symbol in the application, then, at that point, select the stuff symbol. Open Individual data, then pick Name to arrive at a similar spot.

You can then change your first, middle, or last name in the appropriate field. Select the Review Change button and enter your Facebook password to make it final. Facebook will warn you that your name can only be changed once in a 60-day period, so make sure you have it right.

This change will likewise synchronize with Meta-claimed Instagram, assuming that you have that turned on in Settings, so you don't have to stress over transforming it there too. Assuming you really want to turn that on, pick the Oversee sync settings interface over the name fields.

On the web, you can empower Sync profile data on the following page. Portable clients should tap Profiles, then, at that point, pick the right profile. Tap your Instagram profile, then, at that point, empower Sync profile data.

Add Alternate Names

You can likewise add extra names to your profile, similar to epithets, wedded names, last name by birth, lawful names, or some other moniker somebody might use to track down you on the stage.


To add another name, open to your profile, then, at that point, click the About tab and pick the Insights regarding your choice. On portable, go to your profile and tap Alter profile. Look to the base and tap Alter Your About Data. Select Add an epithet (Add Other Name on versatile) and select the sort of name you need to add starting from the drop menu. Type the name and hit Save.


Substitute names are naturally open and will help other people track down you on Facebook. Assuming that you believe the new name should be important for your presentation name, empower the Show at top of profile choice. To ensure everything is as it ought to be, you'll need to see your profile from the eyes of your companions. You can do this from your profile by choosing the three-spot menu under the Alter Profile button. Pick the View As choice to see what data is public and ensure your new name is apparent to all.