From the left vertical menu, selectPersonal Info.

To the right of your name, select theright-facing arrow.

Enter yournew first and/or last namein the given fields.

Google account page in a web browser

SelectSavewhen you’re finished.

Tap the account for which you want to change the name.

Enter a new name and tapSave.

Personal Info highlighted on the google account page in a web browser

it’s possible for you to access it from within Gmail.

Open theGmail appon your iOS rig and sign in if necessary.

Tap theMenu(three horizontal lines) in the top left.

Google Account Personal info page with arrow by name highlighted

Scroll down and tapSettings.

Tap theemail addressassociated with the corresponding Google Account whose name you want to change.

Navigate to your Google About Me pageand sign in to your account if necessary.

Google Account change name box with name fields highlighted

In theNicknamefield, selectEdit(pencil icon).

key in your nickname and selectSave.

Google name-change box with Save highlighted

Android phone with Settings, Accounts, and a Google account highlighted

Account settings on an Android with Google Account and Personal Info highlighted

Android phone in Google Account personal info settings with Name, Name fields, and Save highlighted

Gmail iOS app with Menu and Settings highlighted

Gmail iOS app with Gmail address, Manage Your Account, and Personal Info highlighted

iOS Gmail app in personal info settings with Name, name fields, and Save highlighted

Google About Me page on the web

Google About Me page with name field selected

Google About Me nickname entry with name field and Save highlighted