It’s pretty easy to edit the name you display on your Facebook, which is useful if you have a legal change, or just for fun. If you are changing your name on FB, continue reading to see how you can edit it in your iPhone, Android, or web browser.
Although many people don’t know how to do it, updating your FB profile after a name change or after getting married is easy. That is why we have created this simple guide, so that you can easily achieve it on your computer or on your mobile device.
1: How to change name in Facebook on mobile
To edit your name and last from the Facebook mobile app on your iPhone or Android phone, follow these steps:
1. Open the app, press the menu button, swipe down and choose the option Settings and privacy > Settings.
2. Next, select Personal & Account Information.
3. Then select Name.
4. Here you can see and change your FB name. Type the new first name, middle name, and last name, and then click the Review change button.
5. You can then decide how your name will be displayed: firstname-lastname or lastname-firstname. Then, enter your password to validate, and then press the Save changes button.
Remember that you can also set another name, such as a nickname, maiden name, etc. You just have to click on the Add a nickname … link under Other names. Under Name Type, you must select the type of name you want to add.
2: How to change FB name from the browser
To edit your Facebook name using the browser on your PC or the cell phone or tablet itself, follow these steps:
1. Go to your profile, click the down arrow icon and choose the Settings and privacy > Settings option.
2. In the General section, the first visible option is Name, and here you will be able to see your current name. Further to the right, click the Edit link.
3. Now type your new first and last name, and click the Review change button.
4. Then, you need to enter your password, and click Save Changes.
Adding aditional names
This is how you can change your name on Facebook. Remember that you also have the possibility to add another name, such as a nickname, maiden name or professional name:
- Go to your timeline or profile and select the About tab. Then, in the panel on the left, select the About You section.
- Under Other names, click Add a nickname, original name…
- Select the Type of name, if it is a nickname, maiden name, etc. Then type the name and check the option Show at the top of the profile (if desired), and click the Save button.
So far, we have seen how to easily change your name on Facebook from your Internet browser on your computer.
Keep in mind that the name can only be changed 1 time every 60 days. This is a measure to prevent users from changing their name frequently and not being able to be located. If you make a mistake, you will have to wait for the next two months to correct it.
