There are about three billion people who use Facebook every month, and it makes sense that some of them, whether for privacy reasons or whim, might not always want to use their real name. Or maybe they've changed their name. Whatever the reason, there are a couple of ways you can get this done.
What to know before changing your name
Before you go ahead with your name change, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. Facebook has a few rules under their name standards. Names on the platform cannot have the following:
Symbols, numbers, unusual capitalization, repeating characters or punctuation
Characters from multiple languages
Titles of any kind (example: professional, religious)
Words or phrases in place of a name
Offensive or suggestive words of any kind
As for what is allowed, Facebook suggests that the name on your profile should be the name your friends or family calls you in real life and should also somewhat match the name that appears on your ID, which Facebook might ask for to verify your account if you have issues accessing your account. Nicknames can be used as first or middle names, as long as they are a variation of your actual name, such as Alex instead of Alexander or Becca in place of Rebecca. Another thing to keep in mind is that you can only change your name on Facebook every 60 days.
How to change your name on Facebook on the desktop site
To change your Facebook name, first head to Facebook.com and log in. Then in the top right where your profile picture is, click it and a drop-down menu should appear. In this menu, select Settings & Privacy and then Settings. On the left side, you should see something called Meta Accounts Center and click where it says See More in Accounts Center.
After that choose Profiles on the left menu and then select your Facebook account. Another pop-up should appear that says, Name, Username, Profile Picture and Avatar. From this list, choose Name and then you'll be given some text boxes for your first name, middle name and last name. Type in the name you want and hit Review Change and then Save Changes to save it. If you're having issues changing your name, you can reach out to Facebook support using this form.
How to change your name on Facebook on mobile
Log in with your account and when you're in the app, choose the Menu tab on the bottom right. Then select Settings & Privacy and then Settings. You should then see See More in Accounts Center, tap that and then select your Facebook profile from Profiles. Tap on name to enter your new name and hit Review Change and then Save Changes to save it.
How to add a nickname on Facebook
Facebook also allows you to use nicknames or alternate names in case you don't want to use your real name. To add a nickname, click your profile icon and tap your name to go to your profile. Next, tap on About and choose Details about you. Next, you should see our About you along with Name pronunciation and Other names. Under Other names. it should say add a nickname, a birth name...—click on that. Then you'll be shown a text box where you can add your nickname, maiden name, etc. You should also see a checkbox to have your other names shown at the top of your profile. To save your other name, just hit the Save button. It's worth mentioning that other names are always public on your Facebook profile, even if people aren't friends with you yet.
How to change your Facebook Page's name
To change the name, first, make sure you have either an Admin or Editor role for your page. Next, log into Facebook and click your profile icon in the top right; you should see your pages listed underneath your personal Facebook profile. If you don't, then click on See all profiles and choose the page you want to switch to. After that, click on your page's profile icon and select Settings & Privacy from the drop-down menu. Then choose settings and you should be brought to the General Page Settings. To change your page's name, click where it says Edit next to the current name. Type in your new name and click Review Change. Once that's done, you'll be asked to enter your Facebook password and then click Request Change to submit your new name. Note that you can only change your page's name every 60 days.