How to Show First Names and Last Initials for Contacts on an iPhone

Open your iPhone’s Settings., Tap Contacts., Tap Short Name. , Select First Name & Last Initial.

4 Steps 1 min read Easy

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Open your iPhone’s Settings.

    It's the gray app that looks like a gear.

    It’s typically on one of your home screens, but if you don’t see it there, check in a folder called "Utilities."
  2. Step 2: Tap Contacts.

    It's in the fifth group of option. ,, A blue check mark will move here to show your selection.

    Now, your Messages and Mail apps will show your contact's first name and last initial in all of your conversation threads.
  3. Step 3: Tap Short Name.

  4. Step 4: Select First Name & Last Initial.

Detailed Guide

It's the gray app that looks like a gear.

It’s typically on one of your home screens, but if you don’t see it there, check in a folder called "Utilities."

It's in the fifth group of option. ,, A blue check mark will move here to show your selection.

Now, your Messages and Mail apps will show your contact's first name and last initial in all of your conversation threads.

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