As
well as the name you are usually known by, you can add another name below your
Facebook profile to help others to find you on Facebook. This could be your maiden name, a nickname
or a previous name you used.
1.
Click on your name on the blue band at the top of your Facebook
screen, this takes you to your Timeline
2.
Select About, under your
cover photo
3.
In the left pane, select Details
About You
4.
Click on + Add a nickname, a
birth name…
5.
Under Name Type, select what type of name you want to add
6.
In the Name field, type in
the name you want to add
7.
Click in the box next to Show
at top of profile to have the name appear under your usual name
8.
Save Changes
9. The other name will appear in brackets under your usual Facebook profile name.
