At any time, you can change the name or nickname associated with your Google Account.
Important: Anyone can find the name and nickname you’ve added when they communicate with you or view content you create in Google services. Find out where your name shows up.
Edit your name
You can change your name as many times as you want.
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On a browser, go to https://myaccount.google.com. You may need to sign in to your Google Account.
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At the top left, select Personal info
Name
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Follow the steps on the screen.
Fix an old name that still shows
If you change your name, but the old name still shows up, clear your cache and cookies.
Important: When you clear your cookies, you may be signed out of non-Google sites.
More details
NameYou can change your name as many times as you want.
To add, update, or remove your nickname, go to About Me or account.google.com. For account.google.com, follow these instructions:
- Click Personal info.
- To the right of your name, click Next
- Next to "Nickname," click Edit
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