Change gmail name
To change your Gmail name, you'll need to update your profile information. Here's how:
Method 1: Update your profile information
- Sign in to your Gmail account.
- Click on the profile picture or icon in the top right corner of the page.
- Click on "My account" from the dropdown menu.
- Scroll down to the "Basic info" section.
- Click on the "Edit" button next to your name.
- Enter your new name in the "First name" and "Last name" fields.
- Click "Save changes" at the bottom of the page.
Method 2: Update your name through Google Account settings
- Sign in to your Google Account settings page.
- Click on the "Personal info" tab.
- Scroll down to the "Name" section.
- Click on the "Edit" button next to your name.
- Enter your new name in the "First name" and "Last name" fields.
- Click "Save" at the bottom of the page.
Note: Changing your Gmail name will also update your name on other Google services, such as Google Drive, Google Photos, and Google Calendar.
Important: If you're changing your name due to a legal name change, you may need to provide additional documentation to verify the change.