

Once you update the name there, the same reflects in Gmail. Gmail appįor your email accounts added to the official Gmail app, you will have to change the Google account name (steps below). Note: To change the display name for your iCloud email, you’ll have to change your name in Apple ID or use the iCloud web method (which will only work for emails sent via the iCloud web or Mac Mail app and, surprisingly, not in the iPhone Mail app). The screenshot below shows the new name in action:
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Here’s how to change the display name for emails you send via the email account added to the stock Mail app:ġ) On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Mail > Accounts.Ģ) Select the email account you want to edit.ģ) Tap the email address shown next to Account.Ĥ) Delete the current name and replace it with the new one. So, make sure to follow the steps as per the email app you use on your iPhone or iPad. Interestingly, in my testing with multiple different accounts of two popular email services (iCloud, Gmail) and three well-known email apps (Apple Mail, Gmail, Edison Email), I found that changing your name is app-specific ( more on this later).

To send emails from your iCloud or Gmail account, you might be using the built-in Apple Mail app, Gmail app, or some other third-party email app (like Edison Email). 4) Limitations of a name change in emails How to change your email display name on iPhone or iPad
