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Why does Facebook say my name is not real? - Shabab - 08-21-2013 02:05 PM
So I'm trying to change my name to my actual name (this would be my first name change), but every time I put my name it says "We require everyone to use their real name on Facebook."
- withaC - 08-21-2013 02:06 PM
Shabab, if that's your "real name"
See Sources.
- abraXus - 08-21-2013 02:11 PM
if you enter something that facebook doesnt recognize as an actual name, they wont let you use it
it's that simple
- **Ghosty** - 08-21-2013 02:21 PM
Facebook 'Bots believe that the name you HAVE been using is your 'real name'. It now thinks you are trying to use a nick-name. It might be better to stick with the name you have been using. If you keep persisting, you could end up with a demand that you prove who you are by faxing a copy of your driving licence or other strong proof, and that can take weeks to process. The place is ridiculous at the moment. Not very 'social' at all.