How to keep my email and change the name that is displayed to all recipients?

Years ago I added my granddaughter's name to display on my email from. Instead of Annie the recipient receives Maggie Annie. How can I change the display name "from" so that it only display Annie to the recipient?

iPhone 17, iOS 26

Posted on Nov 24, 2025 9:30 AM

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Nov 24, 2025 10:05 AM in response to Asmbeach

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How to keep my email and change the name that is displayed to all recipients?

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