It is easy to change your name on Facebook, though. Here's how you do it:
On Mobile (Facebook App):
Open the Facebook App:
Log in to your account.
Go to the Menu:
Tap those three horizontal lines ☰ at the bottom-right (iOS) or top-right (Android).
Access Settings:
Scroll down and select Settings & Privacy, then tap Settings.
Navigate to Personal Information:
Under the Account section, tap Personal and Account Information.
Edit Your Name:
Tap "Name.".
Enter your new first name, middle name (optional), and last name.
Save Changes:
Review Facebook’s name policy to ensure compliance.
Tap Review Change, choose how your name will appear, and enter your Facebook password.
Tap Save Changes.
On Desktop (Browser):
Log in to Facebook:
Open facebook.com and log in.
Go to Settings:
Click your profile picture in the top-right corner and select Settings & Privacy, then Settings.
Edit Name:
In the General Account Settings section, click the edit button next to your name.
Update Your Name:
Enter the first name, middle name (optional), and last name
Save Changes:
Click Review Change, choose your name format, enter your password, and then click Save Changes.
Important to Know:
Change Name Frequency: You are only allowed to change your name once every 60 days.
Name Policy: Facebook enforces the use of real names. Refrain from using symbols, numbers, odd capitalization, or profanity.
Verification: Facebook may ask for an ID if the name change appears suspicious.
Professional Profiles: For other names (such as nicknames or maiden names), you can add a nickname to your profile without changing your main name.
On Mobile (Facebook App):
Open the Facebook App:
Log in to your account.
Go to the Menu:
Tap those three horizontal lines ☰ at the bottom-right (iOS) or top-right (Android).
Access Settings:
Scroll down and select Settings & Privacy, then tap Settings.
Navigate to Personal Information:
Under the Account section, tap Personal and Account Information.
Edit Your Name:
Tap "Name.".
Enter your new first name, middle name (optional), and last name.
Save Changes:
Review Facebook’s name policy to ensure compliance.
Tap Review Change, choose how your name will appear, and enter your Facebook password.
Tap Save Changes.
On Desktop (Browser):
Log in to Facebook:
Open facebook.com and log in.
Go to Settings:
Click your profile picture in the top-right corner and select Settings & Privacy, then Settings.
Edit Name:
In the General Account Settings section, click the edit button next to your name.
Update Your Name:
Enter the first name, middle name (optional), and last name
Save Changes:
Click Review Change, choose your name format, enter your password, and then click Save Changes.
Important to Know:
Change Name Frequency: You are only allowed to change your name once every 60 days.
Name Policy: Facebook enforces the use of real names. Refrain from using symbols, numbers, odd capitalization, or profanity.
Verification: Facebook may ask for an ID if the name change appears suspicious.
Professional Profiles: For other names (such as nicknames or maiden names), you can add a nickname to your profile without changing your main name.
