On your computer, open Gmail. You can’t change your username from the Gmail app. In the top right, click Settings. Click the Accounts and Import or Accounts tab. In the “Send mail as” section, click edit info.
This of course begs the question “Can I change the name on my Gmail account?”
However, if you have a Google+ account, any name set there will overwrite anything you put within Gmail. Make sure to log onto your Google+ profile and make changes to your name if it’s incorrect. Make sure you’re logged into your Gmail account by going to Gmail. Com and signing in.
How do I Change my Name on Google?
Log into Google. First, log into your Google Account. It’s on the left-hand side. Under the Profile area, click on your name. Don’t be afraid of it. Click the edit button. Almost there… Change your name and click DONE. You’ve done it ! I’m proud of you. Okay, I have some bad news for this section too.
Make sure you’re logged into your Gmail account by going to Gmail. Com and signing in. You should then see your Google+ profile Click on the Pencil Icon to the right. You should be able to update your name if spelled or displayed incorrectly.
Why does my gmail have a different name?
It happens because the user was renamed in the G Suite Admin console but other users had already saved the previous name in their Gmail contacts. Somehow, the system doesn’t recognize that the name was changed and it keeps displaying the old name.
You will actually have to open the account by pressing on the account name, and check in there. Look to see if your name is listed in Contacts/Address Book of Gmail and any email clients that you may use. Is it correct? Check any devices – phones, tablets etc. as well, in all places that your name may be listed.
How do I change my email name in the mobile app?
You can’t change your email name in the Gmail mobile app— it’s something you have to do from your browser. But don’t worry., and it’s easy. Log into Gmail., and easy start. Enter the Settings menu. Click the gear icon and click “See all settings.” Head to Accounts and Import (or Accounts). What you’ll see will depend on the type of account you hold.
I discovered go to your account settings by clicking the gear icon in the top right corner of your inbox. From the drop-down menu that pops up, click Settings. If you’re using a G Suite account, click the Accounts tab. Under Send mail as, click edit info against the email name you want to change.