Display name on Apple mail & gmail address shows "gmail"

REJZERRN wrote:

I use Apple mail with a gmail address. The display shows "gmail" instead of my name. How do I change "gmail" to my name? (I have Big Sur)

Thanks!!

Couple things come to mind— Mail Preferences>Accounts>Account Information> select the appropriate account— verify your email address is written correctly here: in the drop down list, if not edit it.

Also from the Mail>Window>Previous recipients if it shows up incorrectly , delete it from the list

REJZERRN wrote:

Does that make sense?

Now I understand what the issue is. Unfortunately I don't know how to fix it. When you open System Preferences > Internet Accounts, does it display your name or "gmail"?

Control click on "Gmail" in the left column and choose Edit "Gmail". In the window that opens, change the Description field to your name.

In Mail. Where do you see "gmail" instead of your name?

Do this, open System Preferences > Internet Accounts. Select your gmail account. Click the "Details" button and change the Description.

Sorry. It seems I'm missing something. Perhaps someone else will have a thought.

You're welcome.

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