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how to change name on iwatch app to match device name?

Can anyone tell me how change the name that appears on the top banner of the Apple Watch which shows your full name? I want to abbreviate mine to match device name. Can it be done?

Thank you!

Apple Watch Series 3, watchOS 6

Posted on Apr 29, 2020 12:47 AM

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Posted on Apr 29, 2020 12:57 AM

On the phone in Settings/general/about

And in the watch app on the phone in General/about

And on the phone contacts app tap on name to change and tap on edit in the top right corner.


Incorrect name;

On the iPhone, check the contacts app and your contact card. Make sure this has the correct name, Apple ID, and phone number


Open the Watch app on the iPhone, then go to General > About. Make sure your name is listed here


Also in General, tap on Apple ID to ensure your Apple ID is signed in.

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Apr 29, 2020 12:57 AM in response to Acerek

On the phone in Settings/general/about

And in the watch app on the phone in General/about

And on the phone contacts app tap on name to change and tap on edit in the top right corner.


Incorrect name;

On the iPhone, check the contacts app and your contact card. Make sure this has the correct name, Apple ID, and phone number


Open the Watch app on the iPhone, then go to General > About. Make sure your name is listed here


Also in General, tap on Apple ID to ensure your Apple ID is signed in.

how to change name on iwatch app to match device name?

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