To change your name on Facebook, you’ll need to do it from your account settings. Here’s a clear, up-to-date guide.

# 1. Basic Requirements Before You Change Your Name

Before you start, keep in mind:

  • Facebook requires you to use the name you go by in everyday life.
  • You generally can’t change your name more than once every 60 days.
  • Avoid unusual capitalization, symbols, or punctuation that violates Facebook’s name standards.
  • Facebook may ask for an ID if the change looks suspicious or very different from your current name.

For full rules, see: Facebook Name Standards

# 2. How to Change Your Name on Facebook (Desktop – Website)

  1. Go to facebook.com and log in to your account.
  2. Click your profile picture (top right).
  3. Click Settings & privacy.
  4. Click Settings.
  5. In the left sidebar (or main menu), click Accounts Center (Meta Accounts Center).
  6. Under Account Settings, choose Personal details.
  7. Click Name.
  8. Enter your new first, middle (optional), and last name.
  9. Review how your new name will appear.
  10. Click Review change.
  11. Choose how you want your name to display (if there are options).
  12. Enter your Facebook password to confirm.
  13. Click Save changes.

If you’re on an older layout where the name setting is still directly under Facebook Settings, look under:

Settings & privacy → Settings → Name

# 3. How to Change Your Name on the Facebook Mobile App (Android & iOS)

  1. Open the Facebook app on your phone.
  2. Tap your profile picture (top right on Android, bottom right on iOS).
  3. Scroll down and tap Settings & privacy.
  4. Tap Settings.
  5. Tap Accounts Center (Meta Accounts Center).
  6. Go to Personal details → Name.
  7. Enter your new name (first, middle, last).
  8. Tap Review change.
  9. Confirm the display format.
  10. Enter your password.
  11. Tap Save changes.

# 4. How Often Can You Change Your Facebook Name?

  • Normally, you can change your name only once every 60 days.
  • If you made a typo or mistake, you may still be locked out until the 60 days pass.
  • Multiple suspicious name changes may trigger an ID verification request.

If you’re stuck, see: Facebook Help – I can’t change my name

# 5. Changing Other Name-Related Settings

# 5.1. Add or Edit a Nickname, Maiden Name, or Other Name

If you don’t want to fully change your main name, you can add an extra name:

  1. Go to your profile.
  2. Click or tap About (or Edit profile).
  3. Look for Details About You or Name section.
  4. Add a nickname, maiden name, or other name.
  5. Choose whether to show this at the top of your profile.
  6. Save.

This lets friends find you by another name without changing your main Facebook name.

# 5.2. Change Your Facebook Page Name (For Businesses / Pages)

If you want to change the name of a Facebook Page (not personal profile):

  1. Go to your Page.
  2. Click Manage or Settings.
  3. Look for Page info or Name.
  4. Enter the new Page name.
  5. Submit and wait for Facebook to review and approve.

More details here: How do I change my Facebook Page's name?

# 6. Common Problems and How to Fix Them

# 6.1. “You can’t change your name right now”

Possible reasons:

  • You changed your name within the last 60 days.
  • You previously tried too many name changes.
  • Your new name conflicts with Facebook’s name policy.

What you can do:

  • Wait until 60 days pass, then try again.
  • Make sure the name matches a realistic personal name, not a brand, nickname-only, or symbols.
  • If your legal name is different and you need to prove it, you may need to submit ID:
    Confirming your name on Facebook

# 6.2. Name Reverted or Not Approved

Sometimes Facebook reviews your change and reverts to the previous name.

  • Double-check that your new name:
    • Uses standard characters (no excessive symbols, titles, or emojis).
    • Looks like a real person’s name.
    • Matches your ID, if requested.

If you believe it was a mistake, you can go through the appeal or ID confirmation process via Facebook Help:
Facebook Help Center

# 7. Tips for Choosing a Good Facebook Name

  • Use the name people know you by offline.
  • Avoid impersonating public figures or using brand names.
  • Don’t use all caps, random punctuation, or long strings of characters.
  • If you use different languages, you can sometimes add an alternate name in another script.

For Facebook’s complete rules, see the official policy:
Name standards on Facebook

# 8. Useful Official Facebook Links

If you tell me whether you’re on Android, iPhone, or desktop, and whether you’re changing a personal profile or a business Page, I can give you a shorter, tailored click-by-click path.