This article explains how to give a user a nickname within a conversation on Facebook Messenger.
Steps
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Step 1. Open Messenger
The icon is represented by a blue dialogue bubble with a white lightning bolt inside and is located on the Home screen (or in the application menu).
If you are not logged in on Messenger yet, enter the e-mail address and password you use to log into Facebook, then click on "Log in"
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Step 2. Select a conversation
You can choose a group conversation or a chat with just one user.
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Step 3. Click on the "Settings" icon
It is represented by a lowercase "i" in a white circle and is located in the upper right corner of the screen.
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Step 4. Choose Nicknames
You will see the names of all the users participating in the conversation.
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Step 5. Select the name you want to change
You can change the name of anyone who is participating in the conversation, even your own.
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Step 6. Write a nickname
All attendees will be able to see this name, so choose it wisely.
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Step 7. Tap Set
The user whose name you changed will appear with their new nickname in the conversation.