How to Change Your Facebook Name on Desktop or Mobile, and add Nicknames

The procedure for changing your name on Facebook is rather basic. Facebook has had certain restrictions on what you may really use as your name for a long time.

We’ll show you how to alter your name on Facebook in this article. We’ll also let you know about Facebook’s name-related policies.

Changing your name on Facebook isn’t as difficult as you might think. You may do this via your account’s settings section, and the changes will appear quickly if everything goes properly.

On the internet, the process is slightly different than on the app.

On the Web

To change your name on the Facebook website, do the following:

• Click the drop-down arrow on the upper right.
• Select Settings and Privacy from the pop-up.
• Next, click Settings. This will land you on your account’s Settings page.
• Under General Account Settings > Name, click Edit.
• Enter what you want to use for first name, optional middle name, and last name, and click Review Change.
• Facebook will prompt you to choose how you want your name to appear.
• Make your selection, enter your password, and click Save Changes.

On the Facebook App

The process is slightly different on mobile. Here’s how you can change your name on Facebook on iPhone and Android…

• Tap the hamburger menu on the top right (Android) or bottom right (iPhone).
• Scroll down and select Settings & Privacy.
• Next, tap Settings > Personal information > Name.
• Tap the textbox under First name, Middle name (optional), and Surname and enter your preferred name.
• Once you’re done, select Review Change, and choose how you want your name to appear.
• Enter your Facebook password, and tap Save Changes to finish.

The name change should take effect immediately, but note that Facebook will review it, and you may be asked why the change was made.

If it doesn’t adhere to the requirements and restrictions for Facebook names, you may not be able to change it.