How to Show First Names Only for Contacts on an iPhone

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open the iPhone’s Settings.

   This is grey icon with cogs on one of your home screens.
   
   This may also appear in the “Utilities” folder on one of your home screens.
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   Step 2: Scroll down and tap Contacts.

   This is in the fifth set of options. ,,, When chatting with your contacts in Messages or emails, only the person's first name will be displayed.
   
   The person's full name will still be displayed in the Contacts app.
   
   Enable the Prefer Nicknames button to display custom names for your contacts instead.
   
   These must be added manually in the Contacts app by tapping Add Field and choosing Nickname.
   
   If you are still seeing both names, make sure that the First Name and Second Name are stored in the correct fields on the contact card.
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   Step 3: Tap Short Name.

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   Step 4: Slide the Short Name button to the On position.

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   Step 5: Tap First Name Only.

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