Okay, real talk—changing your name on Facebook is way easier than you think. I’ve done it myself, and I’m gonna show you how, step by step, like we’re sitting next to each other on the couch with snacks and zero judgment.
Maybe you typed your name too fast when you signed up. Maybe you want your nickname on there now. Or maybe “DragonSlayer5000” just doesn’t hit the same anymore. I get it. Let’s fix it.
TL;DR (Too Long; Didn’t Read)
- Go to Settings > Name
- Type your real name
- Review and hit save
- You can only do this every 60 days
- Add a nickname if you want
Stuff I Wish I Knew Before I Changed My Name
Before I hit that “save” button, here are a few things I learned the hard way (yeah, I messed up once or twice):
| 💡 What I Learned | 📌 What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| You can only change your name every 60 days | That’s two months, so if you screw it up, you’re stuck with it for a while. |
| Facebook wants real names | They don’t want your gamer tag or something like “Sir Yeetmaster III.” |
| You can add fun nicknames later | So don’t worry—you can still flex “Lil Jay” in your profile if you want to. |
How I Changed My Name on Facebook (The Step-by-Step)
You can do this on your phone or computer, and I’ve got both covered. Pick whichever you’re using.
What I Did on My Phone (Facebook App)
- I opened the Facebook app
- I tapped the menu button (☰)
→ On my iPhone, it’s at the bottom right. On Android, it’s top right. - I scrolled down and tapped “Settings & Privacy”
- Then tapped “Settings”
- I found “Personal and Account Information” and tapped it
- Then I tapped “Name”
- I typed my new name in the boxes
- First name
- Middle name (optional)
- Last name
- I tapped “Review Change”
- Facebook let me choose how the name should look (like “Jesse Calloway” vs “Calloway Jesse”)
- I entered my password
- I tapped “Save Changes” and… done!
How I Did It on My Computer (Website)
- I went to facebook.com and logged in
- Clicked the down arrow 🔽 in the top-right corner
- Clicked “Settings & Privacy” > then “Settings”
- On the left side, I clicked “Personal and Account Info”
- Then I clicked “Name”
- Typed my new name
- Clicked “Review Change”
- Chose the name format I liked
- Typed my password
- Clicked “Save Changes”
Boom. New name, fresh start.
A Quick Visual (Just to Make It Even Easier)
Here’s what the process looks like:
[Open Facebook]
↓
[Settings & Privacy]
↓
[Name Section]
↓
[Type New Name]
↓
[Review & Confirm]
↓
[Success!]
Want actual screenshots? I can get you those too.
What Names Facebook Won’t Let You Use
Yeah, they’re kinda picky. Here’s what I learned not to do:
| ❌ I Tried This | 📛 Facebook Said Nope |
|---|---|
| “$wag_Monster21” | Symbols aren’t allowed |
| “Dr. Jesse Calloway” | No titles unless it’s legal |
| “J@ck!!” | Weird punctuation isn’t allowed |
| “ButtFart9000” | Yeah… don’t be that guy |
When My Name Change Didn’t Work
Yup—it failed once, and I figured out why:
- I had changed it too recently (within 60 days)
- I used a nickname that didn’t match anything on my ID
- I tried using ALL CAPS (Facebook didn’t like that)
- Facebook thought I was trolling
If that happens to you, don’t panic. Sometimes they’ll ask for an ID. Just follow the instructions or go to their Help Center.
How I Added a Nickname (Optional But Cool)
I still wanted to show off my nickname, so I did this:
- Went to my Facebook profile
- Tapped “Edit Profile”
- Found the “Details” section
- Scrolled to “Other Names”
- Added my nickname
(like “Jay” or “Lil J” or whatever you’re known as)
Now my profile says: Sahadat hossen (Sagor)
It’s a vibe.
My Final Advice
If you’re gonna change your name, just think about it for a sec first. Facebook isn’t like TikTok—you don’t get to switch it up every time you’re feeling moody or edgy.
So keep it simple, keep it real, and double-check your spelling. Because nobody wants to be stuck with “Sahadat ” for two whole months.
