Changing a preferred name

4 postsstarted by Huntct 1,650 viewsoriginal topic

New Member
#1
Is there a way to change the preferred last name of a ward member who would prefer the last name of their children?
Senior Member
#2
Yes in LCR under the individuals member profile, there is the option to change the Preferred Name.
Community Administrator
#3
I'm not sure if Preferred Name includes the Last/Family name.

What frequently trips people up is the "Household Name". That determines what name is used to place the household in the directory.
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Community Moderators
#4
russellhltn wrote: Thu Nov 04, 2021 2:37 am I'm not sure if Preferred Name includes the Last/Family name.
It does, but as you noted, the family last name will override the surname in the preferred name.
JD Lessley
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