When you created your Facebook profile, you might have added names such as nicknames and maiden names in addition to your real name. You might have done so to help your friends to find you easily on the platform. But now, if you wish to update your profile to reflect your new self, you may also want to remove that name. Hence, this article will guide you on how to remove the nickname on the Facebook and Messenger Android apps.
How to Remove Nickname on the Facebook Android App
Facebook allows users to remove nicknames associated with their profiles. Whether you’ve changed your mind about the nickname or simply prefer to use your real name, you have the freedom to remove the nickname at any time.
So, the process of removing a nickname from your Facebook account on an Android device involves changing your profile settings. Here’s how you can delete your nickname from your account:
1. Open the Facebook app on your phone.
Note: Make sure you are logged into your Facebook account.
2. Tap on the Hamburger menu icon from the top right corner of the screen.
3. Tap on Settings & privacy followed by Settings.
4. Swipe down and tap on the Profile details option.
5. Under the Other names section, tap on the pencil edit icon next to your nickname to further remove it.
6. Tap on Delete name.
7. Then, tap on OK to confirm the action.
Also Read: How to Give Nickname for Google Assistant
How to Remove Nickname on Facebook Messenger?
If you’ve used a nickname on Facebook Messenger and wish to remove it, follow these simple steps:
1. Open the Messenger app on your phone and Log in to your account.
2. Select the target chat in which you have set your nickname and tap on the i icon from the top right corner of the screen.
3. Tap on the Nicknames option to further find and remove it.
4. Select your nickname and tap on the REMOVE option.
We hope this guide has helped you learn how to remove your nickname on the Facebook and Messenger Android apps. You can now present yourself appropriately to your online friends, family, and colleagues. Let us know your thoughts in the comments, and stay updated with our website for new guides.
