how do i stop Imessage from capitalizing all letters of a proper name?

I am using an iPhone 5s with IOS 9.1 installed. When I am typing a message in imessage the systems always capitalizes all the letters of a proper name. If I type the name Ashley, it auto corrects to ASHLEY. If I type Gaby, it corrects to GABY. The system seems to recognize first names and auto capitalizes only proper first names. How can I get this to stop?

iPhone 5s, iOS 9.1

Posted on Oct 26, 2015 7:06 AM

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Posted on Apr 30, 2018 10:26 AM

This is happening because you have a contact saved with this name in all caps. This had me baffled for a lonh time, but i finally figured it out. Search for the offending contact and edit it so that only the first letter of the name is capitalized and you’re all good. You’re welcome!

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Mar 29, 2016 5:19 AM in response to ChrisJ4203

ChrisJ4203 wrote:


JackLttl wrote:


yes and Verizon says it'a an apple issue. go figure

I don't doubt that, but I will look into it. I know someone here that knows a great deal about Verizon, and might be able to shed some further light on the issue. Goodnight.

This is phone behaivour as best I can tell. It's unlikely that a carrier could influence this. I support mostly Verizon phones (have one myself) and have never seen it.

Apr 8, 2016 7:55 PM in response to Mmmmmmmmkay

Mmmmmmmmkay wrote:


Its time to give up, guys. No one can help us. Thanks, Apple! #firstworldproblems

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