{"id":9839,"date":"2022-07-05T10:58:38","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T17:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/?p=9839"},"modified":"2026-04-09T14:06:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T21:06:27","slug":"how-to-change-iphone-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2022\/07\/05\/how-to-change-iphone-name\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change the Name of Your iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;ve just purchased a new iPhone or you&#8217;ve been using the same one for years, it can be useful to update your device&#8217;s name. Your iPhone&#8217;s name is used across iCloud, AirDrop, Bluetooth, Personal Hotspot, and your computer, so keeping it organized and recognizable makes taking care of all your Apple devices much easier.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at how to change the name of your iPhone with four easy-to-follow methods.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Change the Name of Your iPhone?<\/h2>\n<p>Typically, if you choose not to update the name of your device while setting it up with your Apple ID, it will have either &#8220;iPhone&#8221; or its model type as its assigned name. But your phone is exclusive to you, and it can be helpful to add a name.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are a few different reasons to update your phone&#8217;s name- it can make it easier for you to manage your devices and protect your personal information, among other things. Giving it a name lets you smooth along the management of your Apple products- it also makes it much easier when sharing content between devices because you can track which device is which.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Apple uses your iPhone&#8217;s name for the following functions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>iCloud<\/li>\n<li>AirDrop<\/li>\n<li>Bluetooth<\/li>\n<li>Personal Hotspot<\/li>\n<li>Your computer<\/li>\n<li>Find My<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you name your phone, you can manage it even if you have multiple other Apple devices- it will smooth along everything from connecting to a Bluetooth speaker to AirDropping a photo to a close friend since there will be an identifiable name connected with your iPhone. Best of all, any name change takes effect instantly and works across <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/iphone\/change-the-name-of-your-iphone-iphf256af64f\/ios\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AirDrop, Bluetooth, and iCloud simultaneously<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A name gives you consistency when taking care of devices. It will be easier to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2023\/11\/27\/how-to-backup-your-iphone\/\">find your iPhone&#8217;s iCloud backup<\/a> if you have names for your Apple products. If you attempt to track your Apple devices on <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/104978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find My<\/a>, it&#8217;s much easier to find the device you want. If you need service or support, a name can help technicians&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/legal\/privacy\/data\/en\/apple-id\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check your warranty status<\/a>&nbsp;and eligibility for service.<\/p>\n<p>If you recently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2023\/10\/26\/how-to-factory-reset-your-iphone\/\">reset your iOS network settings<\/a>, your device&#8217;s name may have reverted to a generic name- another reason to update your iPhone&#8217;s name for <a href=\"https:\/\/help.apple.com\/pdf\/personal-safety\/en_US\/personal-safety-user-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">better management and protection<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/app.webfx.com\/uploads\/259398718\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>How to Change Your iPhone&#8217;s Name Using a Mac&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<p>If you have a Mac computer, you can use it as another strategy to update your phone&#8217;s name in six easy steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Open Finder on your Mac:&nbsp;<\/strong>Launch the Finder application on your Mac. Note that since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/apple-discontinues-itunes-after-18-years-history-rise-and-fall-2019-10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple discontinued iTunes in 2019<\/a>, Finder is now the go-to tool for managing your iPhone on a Mac.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connect iPhone to Mac:<\/strong>&nbsp;Use a cable to connect your iPhone to your Mac computer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Locate your iPhone:&nbsp;<\/strong>Once your iPhone is connected to your computer, you should see an option for your device on the left side under Locations.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Select your iPhone:&nbsp;<\/strong>Click on the device you want to update.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Click on your phone&#8217;s current name:&nbsp;<\/strong>At the top of the window, you will see the name of your iPhone. Double-click on it to edit the text and update your device&#8217;s name.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Click Sync:&nbsp;<\/strong>Once you&#8217;ve renamed your phone, click the Sync button and wait for the changes to save. The updated name will instantly reflect across <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2024\/02\/26\/how-to-connect-your-airpods-to-your-iphone\/\">AirDrop, Bluetooth<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/icloud\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iCloud, and any other connected services<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>How to Change Your iPhone&#8217;s Name Using iTunes<\/h2>\n<p>In 2019, Apple announced <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/HT210200\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the discontinuation of iTunes<\/a> and split it into three separate apps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apple Music<\/li>\n<li>Apple TV<\/li>\n<li>Apple Podcasts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This means iTunes is no longer the recommended way to rename your iPhone. On a Mac, Apple replaced iTunes with <strong>Finder<\/strong> for device management. If you are on a Windows PC, <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/106372\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iTunes is still available<\/a>. But the simplest and most reliable strategy is to rename your iPhone directly from the device itself (you are going to need <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/100100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS 13 or later<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>To rename your iPhone directly on the device, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Open Settings:<\/strong> Tap the Settings app on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2023\/02\/03\/how-to-customize-your-iphone-home-screen-wallpapers-widgets-icons\/\">iPhone&#8217;s home screen<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tap General:<\/strong> Scroll down and select the General option.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tap About:<\/strong> This is found at the top of the General menu.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tap Name:<\/strong> This will be the first option listed at the top of the About screen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Enter your new name:<\/strong> Clear the existing name and type your desired new name, then tap Done on the keyboard.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The name change takes effect instantly and automatically updates across all connected Apple services &#8211; like <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/119857\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AirDrop, Bluetooth<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2022\/06\/29\/how-to-screen-share-on-your-iphone\/\">Personal Hotspot<\/a>, iCloud, and your computer &#8211; no syncing or saving is required.<\/p>\n<p>If you prefer to use a Mac with Finder, simply connect your iPhone via cable, open a Finder window, choose your device from the sidebar, and click on the device name to edit it.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Change Your iPhone&#8217;s Name Using Settings<\/h2>\n<p>As long as your iPhone is running <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/iphone\/change-the-name-of-your-iphone-iphf256af64f\/15.0\/ios\/15.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iOS 13 or later<\/a>, you can follow these steps to change the name of your device directly from the Settings app. Your iPhone&#8217;s name is used across <a href=\"https:\/\/discussions.apple.com\/thread\/255785957\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iCloud, AirDrop, Bluetooth, Personal Hotspot<\/a>, and when your device is connected to a computer, so keeping it recognizable is worthwhile. If you run into any unexpected issues after updating, check out our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2023\/06\/02\/common-ios-16-problems-and-how-to-fix-them\/\">common iOS problems and how to fix them<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Open Settings:<\/strong> Unlock your iPhone, locate the Settings app, and tap on it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Go to General:<\/strong> Scroll through Settings until you see General and select this option.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Select About:<\/strong> At the top of the General settings screen, choose About.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tap Name:<\/strong> At the top of the About screen, you will see your device&#8217;s current name listed under the Name field. Tap it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Update Name:<\/strong> Clear the existing name and type in your new desired device name.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tap Done:<\/strong> Once you&#8217;ve entered your new name, tap Done on the keyboard. Your iPhone&#8217;s name is instantly updated and will <a href=\"https:\/\/discussions.apple.com\/thread\/255029051\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">immediately reflect across AirDrop, Bluetooth, iCloud, and any connected services<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>How to Change Your iPhone&#8217;s Name Using Contacts<\/h2>\n<p>You can also change the name on your device through your Contacts app- this process will not change the name of your iPhone itself, but will update the name connected with your personal contact information.<\/p>\n<p>Having your information saved on your device can be helpful if someone has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2022\/07\/27\/how-to-avoid-broken-iphone-screen\/\">stolen your phone<\/a> or if you experience a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urmc.rochester.edu\/news\/story\/heres-how-your-smartphone-can-save-your-life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">medical emergency<\/a>. Update your name by following these easy steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Open Contacts:<\/strong> Find the Contacts app on your home screen and select it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Locate My Card:<\/strong> You may need to scroll up to see an option for My Card with a name and icon. Choose this option.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Select Edit:<\/strong> Tap on Edit in the top right corner of the screen to access your personal information.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add your first and last name:<\/strong> Type in your name and any other information you wish to store on your iPhone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tap Done:<\/strong> Once your name is successfully updated, tap Done in the upper right corner, and you are good to go.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Remember that this is separate from your iPhone&#8217;s system name, which is used by <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/guide\/iphone\/share-your-internet-connection-iph45447ca6\/ios\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iCloud, AirDrop, Bluetooth<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2022\/07\/11\/how-to-set-up-call-forwarding-on-iphone\/\">Personal Hotspot, and your computer<\/a>. To change that, you&#8217;ll need to get through to <strong>Settings &gt; General &gt; About &gt; Name<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/app.webfx.com\/uploads\/259398719\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Check Out More iPhone Tips and Tricks From Gazelle<\/h2>\n<p>From linking payment methods to taking care of multiple Apple devices, knowing how to update your iPhone&#8217;s name is a fairly helpful skill. Your iPhone&#8217;s name appears across <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/111785\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iCloud, AirDrop, Bluetooth, Personal Hotspot<\/a>, and even your computer &#8211; so keeping it organized makes taking care of your Apple devices much easier. Along with this helpful how-to, Gazelle shares tons of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2022\/10\/27\/10-tips-for-finding-a-cheap-phone\/\">iPhone knowledge<\/a> on our blog, The Horn.<\/p>\n<p>Interested in learning more helpful tips and tricks? <a href=\"https:\/\/gazellethehorn.com\/thehorn\/category\/how-to\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore more iPhone how-tos from Gazelle<\/a>! You can also check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2023\/11\/20\/best-iphone\/\">guide to the best Apple iPhone models<\/a> or learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gazelle.com\/thehorn\/2022\/05\/19\/how-to-put-your-iphone-into-dfu-mode\/\">how to put your iPhone into DFU mode<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Whether you&#8217;ve just purchased a new iPhone or you&#8217;ve been using the same one for years, it can&hellip;","protected":false},"author":17412,"featured_media":9840,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"csco_display_header_overlay":false,"csco_singular_sidebar":"","csco_page_header_type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9839","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-how-to","cs-entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Change the Name of Your iPhone - 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