Where to find the name change option
Log into your Amazon account and go to Account & Lists in the top right corner. Select Your Account, then look for Login & security on the left side menu. Under that section, you will see Name with an Edit button next to it. Click that button to open the name change form.
The form will show your current first and last name. You can change one or both. Type your new name into the fields, then click Save changes. Amazon will ask you to confirm your password before the change goes through. Once you enter it, the update takes effect when ready.
If you cannot find the Name field in Login & security, scroll down — it may not appear at the top of the page. On mobile, the menu layout is the same but may require more scrolling to locate all options.
Key Takeaways
- Your name change appears in Account & Lists > Your Account > Login & security > Name.
- Amazon updates your name on your account when ready after you confirm your password, with no waiting period.
- The name you enter will appear on all future orders and receipts, but will not change past order history.
- If you have an Amazon Business account, you may need to update the name separately in that account's settings.
What happens to your orders after you change your name
Your new name will show on all orders you place after the change. Past orders keep the name that was on your account when you placed them — Amazon does not retroactively update old receipts or shipping labels. If you need a past order to show a different name, contact Amazon Customer Service and explain the situation; they can sometimes issue a new receipt, though they cannot reprint a shipped label.
If you have pending orders that have not yet shipped, the new name may or may not appear depending on whether the order has already been sent to the warehouse. Orders that have already left the fulfillment center will ship with the old name. You can contact Amazon before the order ships to request a name change on that specific order.
Changing the name on your shipping address
Your account name and your shipping address name are separate. Changing your account name does not automatically change the name on any saved addresses. To update a shipping address name, go to Account & Lists > Your Account > Your Addresses. Find the address you want to change and click Edit. Update the name field and save.
If you want the new name to appear on future shipments, update both your account name and the address name. This is especially important if you have multiple addresses saved — each one can have a different name, so make sure you edit the ones you actually use.
If you share an Amazon account with someone else
Changing the account name affects the entire account, not just your orders. If you share the account with a spouse, family member, or roommate, they will see the new name when they log in, and their orders will also show the new name going forward. This can cause confusion on shared accounts.
A better option is to set up a separate Amazon account for the other person. Each person can have their own login, their own order history, and their own saved addresses and payment methods. You can still share Prime membership benefits if you are on the same household plan. To add someone to your household, go to Account & Lists > Your Account > Amazon Household and follow the prompts.
Changing your name on Amazon Business
If you have an Amazon Business account in addition to a regular Amazon account, you have two separate profiles. Changing your name on your personal account does not change it on your Business account. To update your Business account name, log into that account separately and go to Account > Account Settings > Account Information. The name field is there, and the process is the same as on a personal account.
Keep in mind that your Business account name may be tied to your company or organization name rather than your personal name. Check with your account administrator before changing it, especially if other people in your organization use the account or if invoices are generated with that name.
What information you cannot change through account settings
Your account name is different from other personal information on your account. You can change your name through Login & security, but you cannot change your email address or phone number the same way. To change your email, go to Login & security and select Email address. To change your phone number, select Phone number in the same section.
If you need to change the legal name associated with your payment method or tax information, you may need to update that through your bank, credit card company, or tax settings separately. Amazon does not automatically sync those changes.
Troubleshooting name change problems
If the Edit button next to your name does not appear or is grayed out, your account may have restrictions. This sometimes happens if there is an active dispute, a recent fraud claim, or if your account is flagged for review. Contact Amazon Customer Service to find out why the option is locked.
If you changed your name but it is not showing up on your orders, clear your browser cache and log out, then log back in. Sometimes the page does not refresh when ready. If the name still does not appear after logging out and back in, the change may not have saved — try the process again and watch for a confirmation message.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does changing my name on Amazon affect my Prime membership?
No. Your Prime membership stays active regardless of what name is on your account. The membership is tied to your account itself, not to the name field. You can continue to use all Prime benefits when ready after changing your name.
Can I change my name back to what it was before?
Yes. Go back to Login & security > Name and enter your old name. Amazon does not limit how many times you can change your name, though changing it very frequently might trigger a review if the system detects unusual activity.
Will my name change show up on my credit card statement?
No. Your Amazon account name and your credit card statement name are separate. Your credit card statement shows the name registered with your bank or credit card company. To change that, contact your bank directly.
What if I have an order that is about to arrive with the wrong name?
Contact Amazon Customer Service before the package arrives. If the order has not yet shipped, they can sometimes update the name on the label. If it has already shipped, the package will arrive with the old name, but you can still receive it — the address is what matters for delivery, not the name on the label.
Can I have two different names on my account for different purposes?
No. Your Amazon account has one name field. If you need a completely separate account with a different name, you can create a new Amazon account with a different email address. However, you cannot have two active accounts with the same email address.