Is there a way to not display my name when I send text messages?

Is my name even sent when I send text messages? If so, is there a way to not display my name when I send text messages? When sending a text message, I would like to only display my phone number.

iPhone 4S, iOS 5.1.1

Posted on Sep 4, 2012 5:10 PM

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Oct 11, 2013 3:30 PM in response to IdrisSeabright

is it possible for the sender not to have my name in there contacts... and just typed my number?.. and when i send a text just my number will show and not my name..I know it sounds confusing...But i dont want my name

on the text just my phone number... i have an iphone... the peron im texting has an android phone...and i have SMS.. and my ...Sart new conversation from.... and my number is checked.. So does that mean just my number will show when i send a text to the person using an android phone?

Oct 11, 2013 3:40 PM in response to cleo001

is it possible for the sender not to have my name in there contacts... and just typed my number?..


It is possible for the recipent not to have your name for your number in their address book for your contact info, but the recipent must do that.


So does that mean just my number will show when i send a text to the person using an android phone?

If the recipient does not have your name with your phone number in their address book for your contact info.


Have you ever received a text from a phone number that is not in your address book? If so, what do you see? You should see the phone number only. The same applies for someone you are sending a text to.

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Is there a way to not display my name when I send text messages?

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