How to Change Your Name on Facebook So People Can Search Your Maiden or Married Name

Co-authored by Christopher Batchelor

Last Updated: April 5, 2024

So you got married, and now your name on Facebook doesn't relate to your new name. This article will discuss how to change to your married name, and still be able to have people search for you under your former maiden name.

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Visit the Facebook website in your web browser. Log in with your username and password, if you haven't stored the information for later use.
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Click the button marked "Account" in the top-right corner of your Facebook screen, and click the "Account Settings" button from the drop-down list.

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The next line labelled "Alternate name" is for your maiden name. For example, if your maiden name is Christina Lee and your married name is Christina Smith, do not type Christina Lee-Smith. Just type "Christina Lee" in this "Alternate name" box.
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It's all done and now people can find you either by your maiden name or your married name.

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How can I change my Facebook page name?

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Navigate to the settings tab and change your name under the box labeled "Profile Name."

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I'm not 100% sure, but it should only be once every 60 days unless you use your ID to change your name.

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