Name Change

I can change a woman's name in the preferred name section, but as I do it still lists her full name under the LDS Tools list. Any advice? (She wants her middle name hidden/ not listed)

brookst12 wrote: Mon Sep 06, 2021 3:18 pm I can change a woman's name in the preferred name section, but as I do it still lists her full name under the LDS Tools list. Any advice? (She wants her middle name hidden/ not listed)

First, I'd see how she shows up on "regular members" Member Tools (after sync). What is visible to the member (or to leaders) isn't the same as what appears to general membership. We usually see that on issues of age/birthdate, but that may apply to names as well.

You are free to make the preferred name however the member wants it, but you should also be aware of General Handbook 33.6.1:

Names Used in Church Records
A person’s full legal name, as defined by local law or custom, should be used on membership records and ordinance certificates.

brookst12 wrote: I can change a woman's name in the preferred name section, but as I do it still lists her full name under the LDS Tools list.

My preferred name shows up in Member Tools. It may be that she needs to allow time for the change to percolate and then do a sync.