To know how to change your email name in Gmail, proceed with the steps below
Step 1:Log into your Gmail account by providing the necessary credentials. Click the gear or cogwheel icon and then choose Settings.
Step 2:Click the Accounts and Import option, or the Accounts tab, whichever is available.
Step 3:Now, go to the Send mail as option and then select the Edit Info option. Type the name that you want to be visible on the recipient’s inbox when you send an email.
Step 4:Make sure to click the Save Changes option in order to apply the changes made.
Step 5:In case you receive an error stating that the name cannot be changed, follow the steps below.
Step 6:You need to create a new email address with the name you prefer. Move the contacts and emails from the old address to the new address.