{"id":40862,"date":"2022-07-30T15:41:56","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T15:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=40862"},"modified":"2022-07-30T15:41:56","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T15:41:56","slug":"how-to-change-name-in-facebook-without-surname","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-name-in-facebook-without-surname","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Name in Facebook Without Surname"},"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-69ea88d7af60f\" 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-69ea88d7af60f\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69ea88d7af60f\" ><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-to-change-name-in-facebook-without-surname\/#How_to_Change_Name_in_Facebook_Without_Surname\" title=\"How to Change Name in Facebook Without Surname\">How to Change Name in Facebook Without Surname<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-change-name-in-facebook-without-surname\/#How_to_change_your_name_on_Facebook\" title=\"How to change your name on Facebook\">How to change your 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-to-change-name-in-facebook-without-surname\/#Requirements_for_changing_your_name_on_Facebook\" title=\"Requirements for changing your name on Facebook\">Requirements for changing your name 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-to-change-name-in-facebook-without-surname\/#Limits_on_changing_your_name_on_Facebook\" title=\"Limits on changing your name on Facebook\">Limits on changing your name on Facebook<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Change_Name_in_Facebook_Without_Surname\"><\/span>How to Change Name in Facebook Without Surname<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"right\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/ymRQq9n.png\" alt=\"how to change name in facebook without surname\" style=\"max-height:261px; margin:0px 10px; height:auto; width:auto; max-width:42%\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you want to change your name on Facebook, you have to follow some rules and requirements. This article will show you how to change your name on Facebook and the restrictions it imposes. You can also learn about some of the restrictions that apply to changing your name. Here are some tips to follow. Keep reading for a successful change. Just follow these steps and you will see how to change your name on Facebook without surname.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_change_your_name_on_Facebook\"><\/span>How to change your name on Facebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To change your name on Facebook without adding your surname, you can create a single name account and remove your last name. Facebook will report this activity, but you can turn off certain sharing options. It is also possible to change the language of your profile. But this process is not foolproof. If you make a mistake, it can be embarrassing for you or others. It is recommended to follow Facebook&#8217;s rules carefully.<\/p>\n<p>You should first verify your legal name with an ID photo before requesting a name change. Facebook will only approve the name change request if it matches your legal name. If you have a passport or other legal document that shows your legal name, you can use it. Usually, the process only takes a few minutes. After confirming your new name, you can delete the old one or log into Facebook and change it again.<\/p>\n<p>The only other way to change your name on Facebook is to add a nickname to your first and middle name. Your nickname must be a variation of your original name. It is also important to note that you cannot impersonate another person or use offensive words as your name on Facebook. And you can only change your name once every 60 days. You can also use a nickname for the first or middle name.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements_for_changing_your_name_on_Facebook\"><\/span>Requirements for changing your name on Facebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever wondered how to change your name on Facebook without a surname, this guide is for you. First, be aware of the Facebook name guidelines. Among them are: no symbols or numbers, no repetitive phrases, no unusual capitalization, no words, no titles. Facebook will also not accept a name that contains multiple languages. Moreover, your name cannot contain offensive or suggestive words. If you want to change your name on Facebook, you should use the name listed on your ID.<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve followed all these requirements, you can change your name on Facebook without a surname. However, you must ensure that the name entered in your Facebook account is indeed your legal name. Facebook requires an ID photo before it approves a name change. Normally, it takes at least 48 hours for the process to be complete, but it&#8217;s possible to change it within a few hours.<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve made the choice of your first and middle names, click the &#8220;Edit&#8221; button. After that, click the &#8220;Other&#8221; subheading, and enter your new name under the Other Names subheading. In order to make changes to your name on Facebook, you need to submit a valid government-issued ID. When you&#8217;re done, click the &#8220;Save Changes&#8221; button.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limits_on_changing_your_name_on_Facebook\"><\/span>Limits on changing your name on Facebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you wish to change your name on Facebook, you can do so as long as you have a surname. However, if you are an ethnic group, you may be faced with a problem. If your name is of an Asian origin, you may have trouble changing it on Facebook. If you have more than one name, you may encounter a similar problem. In such cases, you should try changing your surname in another section of your profile.<\/p>\n<p>One of the most common restrictions on changing your name on Facebook is that you cannot use any titles, hyphenated words, or offensive phrases. You can&#8217;t use nicknames as your name, but you can use variations of it. For example, if your name is Emmalina, you can change it to Emma, which is a short version of Emmalina. You can even use your friends&#8217; names instead of your own.<\/p>\n<p>You can change your name on Facebook within 60 days after your last change. However, you should check that your new name matches your legal name before you submit it to Facebook. Sometimes, it may take some time to verify your identity. If you have a valid photo of your ID, it&#8217;s best to provide it. Otherwise, Facebook may reject your request. 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