{"id":263228,"date":"2026-06-30T11:26:51","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T18:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/messengerbot.app\/how-to-change-your-name-on-facebook\/"},"modified":"2026-10-15T22:36:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T05:36:16","slug":"how-to-change-your-name-on-facebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/messengerbot.app\/zh_tw\/how-to-change-your-name-on-facebook\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change Your Name on Facebook"},"content":{"rendered":"<input type=\"hidden\" value=\"\" data-essbisPostContainer=\"\" data-essbisPostUrl=\"https:\/\/messengerbot.app\/zh_tw\/how-to-change-your-name-on-facebook\/\" data-essbisPostTitle=\"How to Change Your Name on Facebook\" data-essbisHoverContainer=\"\"><p>Maintaining a correct and current name on your social media accounts is a fundamental aspect of managing your digital presence. Whether you have recently gone through a legal name change due to marriage or divorce, wish to correct a spelling error, or simply prefer to go by a different variation of your name, updating your profile is a common necessity. Under the broader Meta umbrella, which connects Facebook, Instagram, and other services, name management has transitioned into a single, unified interface known as the Accounts Center. While this centralized dashboard simplifies settings across multiple accounts, it has also changed the layout and navigation steps from what long-time users might remember.<\/p>\n<p>Before you change a Facebook name, identify the setting you actually need. A personal display name, a username, an additional name and a business Page name are different tasks. Check the selected profile, the spelling you intend to use and any notice shown before saving. This helps you avoid using the wrong form or assuming that a display-name change will also update another account setting. Keep your account-recovery details and privacy settings under review separately; a name change is not a substitute for either.<\/p>\n<h2>Facebook&#8217;s Name Rules and What&#8217;s Allowed<\/h2>\n<p>For your main Facebook profile, use the name you go by in everyday life. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/help\/511512475671884\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Meta\u2019s name guidance<\/a> also explains the 60-day restriction after a name change and the possibility of being asked to confirm your name. Everyday identity does not mean that every reader must use a legal name or provide government identification. Check the requirements for the selected profile rather than applying one rule to every profile and connected service.<\/p>\n<p>Use these checks to catch typing mistakes and choose the right setting before saving. If Facebook questions the name you actually use, read its message and follow the guidance and review options offered for your profile.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Your Everyday Spelling:<\/strong> Use the name people know you by. Check for an accidental number or decorative symbol added while typing; do not turn the display-name field into a username or business slogan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capitalization:<\/strong> Meta\u2019s guidance warns against unusual capitalization. Review the spelling you intend before saving, and use the offered help if your genuine name is questioned rather than assuming a particular pattern will be accepted.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Repeated Characters or Punctuation:<\/strong> Check for repeated letters, stray spaces or punctuation introduced by a typing mistake. If a character is genuinely part of your name, consult the name guidance instead of relying on an example from someone else\u2019s profile.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Language-Specific Names:<\/strong> Do not assume that changing scripts, removing a character or inventing an English version is necessary. Check the instructions applicable to your name and any confirmation request. If a language-specific name is questioned, use the help or confirmation process shown for your profile.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Titles and Professional Names:<\/strong> Distinguish the name you use from a qualification or job title. A professional name and a title are not necessarily the same thing. Check the applicable standards; do not assume an alternate-name field makes a title permissible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other People\u2019s Identities:<\/strong> Do not use a name to impersonate someone else. An example that appears on another account does not establish that the same choice is appropriate or eligible for your profile.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Business Identity:<\/strong> Decide whether you are naming yourself or representing an organization. If you are setting up a business presence, review the Page route instead of treating a personal display-name form as a business-name request.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep the personal-profile and business-Page tasks separate. If your goal is to represent a business, our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/messengerbot.app\/how-to-create-a-facebook-business-page-in-2026-step-by-step\/\">create a Page<\/a> explains that different starting point. If you already manage a Page, use the current name guidance and request options for that Page. Do not infer a Page decision, a review deadline or an account restriction from the personal-profile instructions here.<\/p>\n<table>\n<caption>Choose the Facebook setting that matches your task<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Setting<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Use it for<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">What to check before saving<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Main profile display name<\/th>\n<td>The everyday name shown for your personal profile.<\/td>\n<td>Select the intended Facebook profile and review its Name field. Facebook states a 60-day restriction after changing your name.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Username and profile address<\/th>\n<td>The username used in your Facebook and Messenger profile addresses.<\/td>\n<td>This is a different field from a display name. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/help\/162586890471598\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Meta\u2019s username guidance<\/a> explains address changes and configured cross-profile syncing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Other name<\/th>\n<td>Another name people know you by, such as a chosen name, maiden name, nickname or professional name.<\/td>\n<td>Review the current other-name options and visibility information. Do not assume this field changes the main name or bypasses its restrictions.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Business Page name<\/th>\n<td>The name of a business or organizational Page, not your personal profile.<\/td>\n<td>Check your Page access and the request options shown for that Page. The personal-profile instructions do not establish a Page-review deadline.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>How Often You Can Change Your Name<\/h2>\n<p>A common point of confusion is how often you can change your Facebook name. Facebook says you cannot change your name again for 60 days after changing it. Review the spelling and the selected profile carefully before saving. Do not treat that personal-name guidance as a deadline for a business Page review or assume it describes every connected account\u2019s settings.<\/p>\n<p>Because of this 60-day limitation, review your changes before finalizing them. Check each name field, the display order and the Facebook profile selected in Accounts Center. If you discover an error after saving and the setting is unavailable, follow the help or review options Facebook actually offers. Identity confirmation may involve accepted documents, but do not assume that every correction requires government-issued identification or that approval is guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p>Do not count on an automatic grace period for reversing a name change. A recent change does not establish that another change will be available. If Facebook offers a review or correction option for your profile, read its conditions before proceeding. Otherwise, check the current name guidance and any restriction shown in your settings rather than assuming an immediate reversal is possible.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full in-content-visual\"><picture class=\"wp-picture-264161\" style=\"display: contents;\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/messengerbot.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/facebook-name-settings-263228-20261015-support-1-png.avif 1200w, https:\/\/messengerbot.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/facebook-name-settings-263228-20261015-support-1-980x551-png.avif 980w, https:\/\/messengerbot.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/facebook-name-settings-263228-20261015-support-1-480x270-png.avif 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\"><img data-dominant-color=\"e5edee\" data-has-transparency=\"true\" style=\"--dominant-color: #e5edee;\" data-wp-picture-wrapped loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/messengerbot.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/facebook-name-settings-263228-20261015-support-1.png\" alt=\"Four different settings: main profile name, username or profile address, additional name, and business Page name.\" class=\"wp-image-264161 has-transparency\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/messengerbot.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/facebook-name-settings-263228-20261015-support-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/messengerbot.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/facebook-name-settings-263228-20261015-support-1-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/messengerbot.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/facebook-name-settings-263228-20261015-support-1-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>For a main personal profile, follow the everyday-name guidance. A username, other name and business Page name are separate settings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>How to Change Your Name on Desktop<\/h2>\n<p>To review a personal Facebook name on a computer, use the Accounts Center route below. The broad sequence is Settings &#038; privacy, Settings, Accounts Center, Profiles, the selected Facebook profile, then Name. Labels, placement and extra review controls may differ for your account. Work from the options actually displayed; do not click a different account setting simply because it appears where an older guide put the Name control.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Open Your Facebook Account:<\/strong> Sign in through the official Facebook site if needed. Confirm that the account you opened contains the profile whose name you intend to review.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Open Your Profile Menu:<\/strong> Use the profile or account control displayed in Facebook to open the available menu.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Find Settings &#038; Privacy:<\/strong> Select \u201cSettings &#038; privacy\u201d if that label is displayed. If the menu differs, use the current help for your account rather than guessing at an unrelated setting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Open Settings:<\/strong> Choose \u201cSettings\u201d to continue to the account settings offered to you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Find Accounts Center:<\/strong> Open \u201cAccounts Center\u201d or the corresponding control shown in settings. Do not rely on a fixed sidebar position or banner.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Open Profiles:<\/strong> Select \u201cProfiles\u201d in Accounts Center. Check the available entries rather than assuming the first profile is the one you want.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Select Your Facebook Profile:<\/strong> Choose the Facebook profile whose display name you intend to change, not another connected account.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Open Name:<\/strong> Select \u201cName\u201d for that profile. Do not substitute the separate Username control.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review the Name Fields:<\/strong> Enter the intended name in the fields actually offered. Check spelling, spaces and any middle-name field before continuing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review the Change:<\/strong> Choose \u201cReview change\u201d when offered. Read any restriction or confirmation request before proceeding.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check the Proposed Display:<\/strong> Inspect the name as shown in the review. If display-order choices are available, select the intended option; do not assume every account offers the same choices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save Deliberately:<\/strong> Use \u201cSave changes\u201d when the review is correct. Follow any official confirmation step shown, then check the resulting status rather than assuming approval.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After clicking save, check whether Facebook shows the changed name or asks for another review step. Do not assume a completed form means the new name is already visible everywhere. Confirm that you selected the intended Facebook profile and follow any status or review instructions shown before submitting another change.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Change Your Name in the App<\/h2>\n<p>The Facebook mobile app uses the same broad Accounts Center route for this task, but the controls shown on a particular phone may differ. Start in the account you intend to manage, then work through the settings actually offered. The steps below distinguish the personal Name field from a username or business Page request; they do not promise that every menu, position or confirmation control will match your screen.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Open Facebook:<\/strong> Open the app and confirm that you are signed in to the account containing the intended Facebook profile.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Open the Available Menu:<\/strong> Use the menu or profile control displayed in your version of the app to find its settings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Find Settings &#038; Privacy:<\/strong> Open \u201cSettings &#038; privacy\u201d if it appears in that menu. Follow the current account help if the labels differ.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Open Settings:<\/strong> Select \u201cSettings\u201d from the options shown.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enter Accounts Center:<\/strong> Open the Accounts Center control available in settings; it need not appear as a banner at a particular edge of the screen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose the Facebook Profile:<\/strong> Open \u201cProfiles\u201d and select the intended Facebook profile, checking which account is highlighted.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Open Name:<\/strong> Choose \u201cName,\u201d not the separate Username setting or another profile\u2019s details.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enter and Check the Name:<\/strong> Review the name fields offered, spelling and spacing. Remember Facebook\u2019s published 60-day restriction before saving a new name.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review the Request:<\/strong> Select \u201cReview change\u201d if offered and read any eligibility or confirmation message before continuing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check the Display:<\/strong> Review the proposed name and any display choices actually available. Do not assume a particular order selector will be present.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save and Check Status:<\/strong> Use \u201cSave changes\u201d only when the details are correct. Read the confirmation or review status instead of assuming the new name is already visible.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If Accounts Center will not load, you can check for an app update, confirm your connection or try the official Facebook website as troubleshooting options. These checks do not diagnose the cause or establish that your account is eligible for a name change. If the screen displays a restriction or asks for confirmation, address that message rather than repeatedly submitting the same change. Keep a record of the wording so you can use the relevant official help.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full in-content-visual\"><picture class=\"wp-picture-264162\" style=\"display: contents;\"><source type=\"image\/avif\" srcset=\"https:\/\/messengerbot.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/facebook-name-review-263228-20261015-support-2-png.avif 1200w, https:\/\/messengerbot.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/facebook-name-review-263228-20261015-support-2-980x551-png.avif 980w, https:\/\/messengerbot.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/facebook-name-review-263228-20261015-support-2-480x270-png.avif 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\"><img data-dominant-color=\"e2ebec\" data-has-transparency=\"true\" style=\"--dominant-color: #e2ebec;\" data-wp-picture-wrapped loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/messengerbot.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/facebook-name-review-263228-20261015-support-2.png\" alt=\"Four checks before saving: choose the correct profile, check spelling and order, read current restrictions, then review and confirm.\" class=\"wp-image-264162 has-transparency\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/messengerbot.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/facebook-name-review-263228-20261015-support-2.png 1200w, https:\/\/messengerbot.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/facebook-name-review-263228-20261015-support-2-980x551.png 980w, https:\/\/messengerbot.app\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/facebook-name-review-263228-20261015-support-2-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Use the current wording shown for your selected profile. Check the details before confirming a name change.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Adding a Nickname or Alternate Name<\/h2>\n<p>Many people are known by a nickname, maiden name, or professional alias in their daily lives. Your main Facebook profile should use the name you go by in everyday life; that is not necessarily your legal name. An alternate name can help identify another name you use, without requiring you to replace the main profile name.<\/p>\n<p>Meta\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meta.com\/en-gb\/safety\/communities\/lgbtq\/tools\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">additional-name guidance<\/a> describes chosen names, maiden names, nicknames and professional names. Adding one is a different task from replacing your main profile name. Use the current instructions and options offered for your own profile. If the menu differs, open the other-name help rather than using the main Name field by default.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Decide whether you want to change the main display name or list another name. If it is the main name, use the Name route above; do not substitute an other-name field to avoid a restriction.<\/li>\n<li>For another name, consult Meta\u2019s current other-name instructions and the profile-information options actually shown to you. Do not assume the control is in the same Accounts Center screen on every device.<\/li>\n<li>If an add or edit option for another name is available, check which existing entry you are editing before typing anything.<\/li>\n<li>If a name-type selector is offered, choose the description that accurately fits the name. Do not assume every example or category is available for every profile.<\/li>\n<li>Enter the other name you actually use. Review spelling and the applicable standards rather than adding a title, slogan or made-up variation to get around a restriction.<\/li>\n<li>Read any visibility or display option before selecting it, choose the option that matches your intention and check how the name is shown afterward.<\/li>\n<li>Review the entry and use the save control if offered. Then check the saved information and any further message rather than assuming a particular display or approval outcome.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The alternate-name feature can be useful when people know you by a chosen name, maiden name, nickname or professional name. Choose the option that fits how you are known, while checking the applicable name standards. Adding another name is not a guarantee of account security or exemption from those standards.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Do If Your Name Change Is Rejected<\/h2>\n<p>If a name change is unavailable or rejected, start with the exact message shown in your account. Check whether it identifies a recent name change, a naming-standard issue or a request to confirm your identity. The appropriate next step depends on that message. Do not assume every refusal is an automated-filter error or that submitting the same name repeatedly will resolve it.<\/p>\n<p>If your name change is rejected, review the submission against the name guidance and check for a typo or formatting issue. If the name is correct, follow any help or review option offered for your profile. If Facebook asks you to confirm your identity, use its accepted-document instructions rather than assuming every rejected request requires an appeal or government ID.<\/p>\n<p>If Facebook asks you to confirm your name, review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/help\/1002318563746662\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">accepted-ID requirements<\/a> for that request. Its guidance describes government and non-government options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Option 1: One Government-Issued ID:<\/strong> One accepted government document must identify you by name and include either a photograph or your date of birth. Use the document types listed in the official instructions for your request.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Option 2: Two Non-Government Documents:<\/strong> If you use non-government evidence, provide two different accepted documents bearing the same name. At least one must also show a photo or date of birth. Check the document requirements before uploading; two documents showing only matching names do not satisfy that additional condition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When capturing a photo of your documents, place the ID flat on a dark, well-lit surface. Ensure all four corners of the document are visible in the frame, and verify that there is no camera flash glare covering important details. Upload the image through the secure portal provided in the notification. Read the ID-use and retention information supplied in the official verification flow before uploading. Completing identity verification does not establish a guaranteed outcome or deadline for a name-change request.<\/p>\n<h2>How Long Changes Take to Apply<\/h2>\n<p>After saving, check the profile and any confirmation or review message shown by Facebook. Keep the distinction between submitting a request and seeing the changed name on the intended profile. Do not treat an assumed instant update as a reason to submit several competing changes.<\/p>\n<p>If Facebook asks for review or identity confirmation, follow the instructions attached to that request. Do not rely on an estimated turnaround as a promised decision time. Keep any confirmation available so you can return to the official review route, and check the status shown there instead of treating an estimated wait as an approval deadline.<\/p>\n<p>Check the Facebook profile name and the name shown in Messenger separately after a change. If they differ, confirm that you are viewing the intended profile and consult the help available in the affected app. Use the status and help shown for your profile rather than assuming a synchronization deadline or that clearing a cache guarantees the change.<\/p>\n<p>If you are managing a Facebook Page for business purposes, treat its name as a separate task from changing a personal profile name. Do not use the personal-profile waiting period to estimate a Page-review deadline. Once you have identified the correct Page task, <a href=\"https:\/\/messengerbot.app\/messenger-bot-tutorials\/\">Browse Our Tutorials<\/a> for practical guidance on business conversations. The personal-name steps here are not instructions to change a Page name.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<p><strong>How often can you change your Facebook name?<\/strong><br \/>Facebook says you cannot change your name again for 60 days after changing it. Check the spelling, display order and selected profile before saving.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why is Facebook rejecting my name change request?<\/strong><br \/>Read the reason shown for your profile. Meta\u2019s guidance says to use your everyday name and avoid unusual formatting or random words; a recent name change can also limit another change. Follow any official review or identity-confirmation instructions rather than assuming a particular filter caused the rejection.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I change my name back to my old name before the 60-day limit?<\/strong><br \/>Facebook states that a changed name cannot be changed again for 60 days. If you made a mistake, use any help or review option actually offered for your profile; do not assume a recent change automatically qualifies for an immediate reversal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What should I do if my name change requires identity verification?<\/strong><br \/>If asked, follow the accepted-ID instructions for your request. One government document must show your name and either a photo or birth date. Alternatively, provide two accepted non-government documents with matching names; at least one must also show a photo or birth date. Approval is not guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does changing my Facebook profile name also update my Instagram username?<\/strong><br \/>A display-name edit and a username edit are different tasks. Meta\u2019s username guidance explains that configured syncing can update an Instagram username when a username changes. Before saving, check the field, selected profiles and sync settings; do not assume a Facebook name edit renames every connected account.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will my friends be notified when I change my Facebook name?<\/strong><br \/>Do not rely on a name change going unnoticed or appearing everywhere immediately. Check the name shown on your profile after saving. Updating a display name is not a substitute for reviewing who can see your profile information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I use a professional or academic title in my name?<\/strong><br \/>Do not assume a qualification or title is permitted in the main Name field, or that an alternate-name option makes it permissible. A professional name is not necessarily a title. Check the current standards and the options offered for your profile before adding one.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do I change my name on the Messenger app?<\/strong><br \/>For your Facebook-linked profile, use the steps above to review the Facebook display name in Accounts Center. After saving, check the name shown in each app rather than assuming a fixed synchronization time.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Centralized Settings:<\/strong> Use the Accounts Center, Profiles and Name route for the selected Facebook profile, while following the controls actually offered.<\/li>\n<li><strong>60-Day Lock:<\/strong> Facebook states a 60-day restriction after a name change. Review the intended name and profile before saving.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strict Policies:<\/strong> Use the current name guidance and any message shown for your profile; examples from other accounts do not establish eligibility.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alternate Names:<\/strong> Use your everyday name for your main profile. Another name, such as a maiden name, nickname or professional name, can be listed separately.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Identity Verification:<\/strong> If Facebook requests documents, check its accepted-ID requirements, including the photo or birth-date condition for non-government evidence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Syncing Delay:<\/strong> Check the saved name on the intended profile and in the affected app; do not rely on an instant update or a fixed synchronization deadline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@graph\": [{\"@type\": \"Article\", \"headline\": \"How to Change Your Name on Facebook: The 2026 Step-by-Step Guide\", \"description\": \"Need to change your Facebook name? 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