When you signed up for your Google account did you pick a fun name? Big Davo!
Did you share your email with a significant other Davo & Sally?
Did you simply misspell your name and never got round to correcting it?
Whatever the reason, don't worry, you can do it in a few simple steps.
Note! Changing your Google Account / Gmail name does not effect your username or email address.
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1 . Go to Gmail and login to your account
2 . Click your account, round button (top right)
3 . Click Manage Your Google account
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4 . Click Personal Info (Left side)
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5 . Click the name zone or arrow
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6 . Click in the first name box
7 . Delete the old name
8 . Type your new choice
9 . You do not need to enter a last name
10. Click Save
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