Change what Siri calls you in three steps

Siri uses the name stored in your contact card to address you during conversations. To change it, open Settings, go to Siri & Search, tap on "My Information," and select a different contact card — or edit your existing card to use a different name. The change takes effect when ready on that device.

The name you choose appears when Siri reads messages aloud, confirms commands, or addresses you directly. If you share a device with others, each person's Siri will use their own contact name, so changing yours does not affect anyone else's experience.

Key Takeaways

  • Siri pulls the name from whichever contact card is set as "My Information" in your Siri settings.
  • You can either edit your existing contact card or point Siri to a different contact card entirely.
  • The change happens on one device at a time — updating Siri on your iPhone does not change it on your iPad or Mac.
  • If you do not have a contact card set, Siri will not use any name when speaking to you.

How to edit your contact card for Siri on iPhone or iPad

Open the Settings app and scroll down to find Siri & Search. Tap it, then tap "My Information" at the top of the screen. You will see a contact card displayed — this is the card Siri currently uses. Tap "Edit" in the top right corner.

In the Contacts app that opens, tap the First Name field and change it to whatever you want Siri to call you. You can use a nickname, a different spelling, or any variation. Tap Done when you finish. The next time Siri speaks to you, it will use the new name.

How to point Siri to a different contact card

If you have multiple contact cards and want Siri to use a different one, open Settings and go to Siri & Search. Tap "My Information," then tap the contact card shown at the top. A list of all your contacts will appear.

Scroll through and select the contact card you want Siri to use instead. That card's name will now appear in the "My Information" section, and Siri will address you by that name going forward. You can switch back to your original card at any time by repeating these steps.

What happens if you do not set a contact card

If no contact card is assigned to "My Information," Siri will not use any name when speaking to you. It will still respond to commands and questions, but it will not say your name aloud or address you directly. Setting a contact card is optional, but it makes Siri's responses feel more personal.

If you previously had a contact card set and then deleted that contact, Siri will revert to not using a name. You can assign a new contact card at any time to restore this feature.

Changing Siri's name on Mac

On a Mac, open System Settings (or System Preferences on older versions) and click Siri in the sidebar. Click "Siri Voice Settings" or look for an option labeled "My Information." Select the contact card you want Siri to use, or edit your existing card by opening Contacts and making changes there.

The process is the same as on iPhone and iPad — Siri will use whatever name is in the contact card you assign. Changes take effect when ready.

Changing Siri's name on Apple Watch

On Apple Watch, open the Watch app on your paired iPhone. Go to Siri and scroll down to find "My Information." Tap it and select or edit a contact card. Since Apple Watch syncs with your iPhone, you can also make the change directly in iPhone Settings under Siri & Search, and it will carry over to your watch.

If you want a different name on your watch than on your phone, you will need to change the contact card itself — there is no separate Siri name setting per device. The name comes from whichever contact card is assigned as "My Information."

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a nickname instead of my real name?

Yes. Edit your contact card and type whatever name you want in the First Name field. Siri will use exactly what you type, whether that is a nickname, a single word, or any other variation.

Will changing Siri's name affect other people using the same device?

No. Each person who uses the device with their own Apple ID will have their own "My Information" contact card and their own Siri name. When you switch users or when someone else uses Siri, it will use their assigned name instead.

What if I change my contact card name but Siri still uses the old name?

Try restarting Siri by going back to Settings > Siri & Search and toggling Siri off and on again. If that does not work, check that you edited the correct contact card — the one assigned as "My Information" in Siri settings, not just any contact with your name.

Can I set a different name for Siri on each of my devices?

Yes, but only by assigning different contact cards on each device. Go to Siri & Search on each device and point "My Information" to a different contact. The name will be different on each device, but the change does not sync across your devices automatically.

Does Siri use my name in all languages?

Siri will use the name from your contact card in whatever language you have set for Siri. If you switch Siri's language, it will still use the same name — the name itself does not change, only Siri's voice and responses do.