Why Can't I Change My Name on Facebook?
Make sure your name follows Facebook's guidelines! They usually require your name to be what friends call you in everyday life.
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Facebook has some rules and restrictions on name changes to prevent fraud and impersonation. If you just changed your name recently, you might have to wait 60 days before changing it again.
Make sure you're not using any symbols, numbers, unusual capitalization, or characters from multiple languages. Facebook has rules about what names you can use.
You can't change your name because Facebook doesn't like alias or nicknames that aren鈥檛 consistent with your real name.
Try using a different device or clearing your browser cache. Sometimes that helps with these settings.
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