Where to find the name change option in Amazon
Your name on Amazon lives in your account settings, not in a separate profile page. To change it, sign into your Amazon account, go to Account & Lists in the top right corner, and select Your Account. From there, click Login & security on the left side. You'll see a section called Name with your current name displayed — click Edit next to it.
Amazon will ask you to re-enter your password before you can make the change. This is a security step to prevent someone else from altering your account if they've gained temporary access to your device. Type your password and proceed.
The name you enter here is what appears on your orders, in your account profile, and on receipts and invoices. If you've made purchases under a different name and want to keep that history intact, understand that changing your account name does not retroactively change the names on past orders — those stay as they were recorded at the time of purchase.
Key Takeaways
- Your account name is edited through Account & Lists > Your Account > Login & security > Name, and Amazon will ask you to re-enter your password.
- The name you set appears on new orders and receipts going forward, but does not change the names on past purchases.
- If you share an Amazon account with a family member, changing the account name affects how both of you appear on orders placed under that account.
- Amazon does not require you to use your legal name — you can use a nickname, business name, or any name you prefer on your account.
What name format Amazon accepts
Amazon does not validate whether the name you enter matches your legal name or any official document. You can enter a nickname, a business name, initials, or any text you want to appear on your orders. There is no requirement to match a government ID or a credit card name.
That said, if you are ordering items that require signature confirmation or age verification at delivery, the name on your account should match the name on your ID so the delivery driver can confirm you are the person receiving the package. If there is a mismatch, the driver may refuse to leave the package or ask for additional identification.
For business accounts or if you sell on Amazon, the name rules are stricter — Amazon may require your legal name or business registration name depending on your seller account type. If you have a seller account, check your Seller Central settings separately from your buyer account settings.
Changing the name on a shared or family account
If multiple people use the same Amazon account, changing the account name affects all of them. The new name will appear on orders placed by anyone using that account. If you share an account with a spouse, partner, or family member and want separate names on your orders, you have two options: create separate accounts, or use Amazon Household.
Amazon Household lets you link up to two adult accounts and four child accounts under one membership. Each adult can have their own name, payment method, and order history while sharing Prime benefits and digital content. To set this up, go to Account & Lists > Your Account > Amazon Household and follow the prompts to invite the other adult or add children.
If you do not want to use Household and prefer one shared account, the name you set will be the default for all orders. You can add a note during checkout to clarify who the order is for, but the account name itself cannot be different per order.
When your name change takes effect
The name change is when ready. As soon as you click Save after editing, the new name is live on your account. Any orders you place after that moment will show the new name. If you place an order within minutes of changing your name, the new name will appear on that order's receipt and shipping label.
If you have pending orders that have not yet shipped, the name on those orders will not change retroactively. The order confirmation email you received will still show the old name, and the shipping label will print with the name that was on file when you placed the order. Once an order has shipped, its name cannot be changed.
Changing your name for Prime membership and subscriptions
Your Prime membership is tied to your account name. If you change your account name, your Prime membership automatically reflects the new name — you do not need to update it separately. The same applies to any subscriptions you have through Amazon, such as Amazon Music, Kindle Unlimited, or Subscribe & Save orders.
If you have a Prime Video profile or Alexa device linked to your account, those will continue to work with your account regardless of the name change. You may want to update the name on individual profiles if you use multiple profiles within one account, but that is a separate setting from your main account name.
If you cannot find the name edit option
If you are signed into a child account or a restricted account within Amazon Household, you may not have permission to change the account name. Only the adult account holder can edit the account name. If you are the adult account holder and the edit button is not appearing, try signing out completely and signing back in, or try a different web browser.
If you are using the Amazon mobile app, the name change option may be harder to locate. Open the app, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines), scroll down to Your Account, tap Login & security, and look for the Name section. If the option still does not appear, switch to the web version of Amazon — the app sometimes lags behind in displaying all account settings.
If you have a business or seller account and are trying to change the name associated with that account, you may need to contact Amazon Seller Support. Business account names sometimes have additional restrictions or require documentation, depending on your account type and registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change my Amazon account name as many times as I want?
Yes. Amazon does not limit how often you can change your account name. You can edit it as many times as you need, and each change takes effect when ready. There is no waiting period or cooldown between changes.
Will changing my name affect my order history or Prime membership?
Your order history stays intact, but past orders will still show the name that was on your account when you placed them. Your Prime membership and any active subscriptions automatically update to your new name — you do not need to renew or re-register anything.
What if I want different names for different family members on the same account?
Set up Amazon Household instead of using one shared account. Each adult in a Household has their own account name, payment method, and order history while sharing Prime benefits. This is the cleanest way to keep names separate.
Do I need to match my legal name or credit card name?
No. Amazon does not require your account name to match your legal name, credit card, or ID. However, if you order items requiring signature or age verification, the name should match your ID so the delivery driver can confirm you are the recipient.
Can I change the name on an order that has already shipped?
No. Once an order has shipped, the name on that order cannot be changed. The name was locked in when you placed the order. You can only change the name on future orders by updating your account name before you check out.