{"id":11978,"date":"2022-07-14T06:43:22","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T06:43:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=11978"},"modified":"2022-07-14T06:43:23","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T06:43:23","slug":"how-do-i-change-my-facebook-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-change-my-facebook-name","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Change My Facebook Name?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f22e856bd25\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f22e856bd25\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f22e856bd25\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-change-my-facebook-name\/#How_Do_I_Change_My_Facebook_Name\" title=\"How Do I Change My Facebook Name?\">How Do I Change My Facebook Name?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-change-my-facebook-name\/#Can_you_use_a_nickname_as_a_first_or_middle_name_on_Facebook\" title=\"Can you use a nickname as a first or middle name on Facebook?\">Can you use a nickname as a first or middle name on Facebook?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-change-my-facebook-name\/#Limits_on_using_a_nickname_on_Facebook\" title=\"Limits on using a nickname on Facebook\">Limits on using a nickname on Facebook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-change-my-facebook-name\/#Non-government_IDs_that_can_be_used_as_a_name_on_Facebook\" title=\"Non-government IDs that can be used as a name on Facebook\">Non-government IDs that can be used as a name on Facebook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-do-i-change-my-facebook-name\/#Rules_for_using_a_name_on_Facebook\" title=\"Rules for using a name on Facebook\">Rules for using a name on Facebook<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Change_My_Facebook_Name\"><\/span>How Do I Change My Facebook Name?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/PuIFR69.jpg\" alt=\"how do i change my facebook name\">  <\/p>\n<p>Are you wondering how to change your Facebook name? If so, there are some guidelines that you should follow. Name changes on Facebook are not allowed if you haven&#8217;t made the change within 60 days. Also, you shouldn&#8217;t change your name if it includes titles or is offensive to others. However, if you really want to change your name, you can use the name X AE A-Xii Musk.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_a_nickname_as_a_first_or_middle_name_on_Facebook\"><\/span>Can you use a nickname as a first or middle name on Facebook?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, you can use your nickname as a first or middle name on your Facebook account. However, you must follow certain rules. This includes following the privacy policies of Facebook. For example, if your real name is Blissom, you can only use the nickname as your first or middle name. If you would like to use your nickname as a first or middle name on Facebook, you must contact Facebook&#8217;s support team. However, if you are still unsure, you can use it as a first or middle name instead.<\/p>\n<p>To use a nickname as a first or middle name on your Facebook profile, you need to follow the steps below. First, go to your profile&#8217;s settings. Click on &#8220;General Account Settings.&#8221; Scroll down to the Name section and click on &#8220;Edit&#8221; (under &#8220;Name&#8221;). Enter your nickname as a first or middle name in the appropriate field. You can also add a middle name or a nickname in the &#8220;Display as&#8221; drop-down list.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limits_on_using_a_nickname_on_Facebook\"><\/span>Limits on using a nickname on Facebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Changing your name on Facebook may seem like an easy task, but if you have certain rules about your account, you may want to read on to avoid any mishaps. While you can change your name as often as you like, Facebook also has limits on what you can do with it. If you do not follow these rules, you may find yourself getting in trouble with the law. Listed below are some of the restrictions that apply to using a nickname on Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>First of all, don&#8217;t use your nickname as your primary or middle name on Facebook. Facebook doesn&#8217;t recognize fake names very well. It&#8217;s not possible to use your nickname as a first name on Facebook. Second, Facebook doesn&#8217;t allow first names that aren&#8217;t your real name. You can only use a first name and a middle name and change them once every 60 days. You may also temporarily lose access to some features if you use your real name.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Non-government_IDs_that_can_be_used_as_a_name_on_Facebook\"><\/span>Non-government IDs that can be used as a name on Facebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While Facebook does require that you provide a photograph and a name, it does accept a variety of non-government IDs. These may include bank statements, credit cards, religious documents, military IDs, and social welfare cards. You will still have to provide a photograph and birth date, however. If you are not sure whether your identity is legitimate, you can always send a copy of the ID to Facebook to confirm it.<\/p>\n<p>Facebook requires that you provide valid id before you can register for an account. Some of these forms of id include a birth certificate, driver&#8217;s license, passport, green card, social security card, bank statement, and medical records. Facebook claims that all of the forms of id it requests are encrypted and secure, but it did discover a security flaw in nearly 50 million accounts. Hackers were able to access the id of nearly 14 million users.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rules_for_using_a_name_on_Facebook\"><\/span>Rules for using a name on Facebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re considering changing your name on Facebook, you&#8217;ll want to be aware of the rules. Names should describe the content of your page, so you should choose a name that accurately represents your page. Generally, this means using the name of the page&#8217;s subject. In addition, names should not be offensive, vulgar, or contain excessive capitalization. To make sure you&#8217;re following Facebook&#8217;s guidelines, check out its full list of rules for using a name on Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most controversial rules about Facebook&#8217;s names is that it requires that you use your first and last name. No initials are allowed, and no nicknames can be used in place of your name. If your nickname is derived from your real name, however, you can use it as a part of your Facebook name. Make sure you use quotation marks between the first and last name, though, as you are not allowed to use random nicknames as your name.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Do I Change My Facebook Name? Are you wondering how to change your Facebook name? If so, there are some guidelines that you should follow. Name changes on Facebook are not allowed if you haven&#8217;t made the change within 60 days. 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