How to Change What Siri Calls You

This article explains how to change what Siri calls you, including instructions for fixing it if Siri pronounces your name wrong, and how to get Siri to call you by a nickname.

How Do You Change What Siri Calls You?

Siri relies on your contact information to know what to call you. If you want Siri to call you something else, you can either change your name in your contact information or enter a nickname. By default, Siri will use the first name listed in your contact information. If there is a nickname listed, Siri will use that instead.

Here’s how to change what Siri calls you:

1. Tap the Contacts app.

2. Tap your name/my card.

3. Tap Edit.

4. Tap your name.

5. Change your name to the name you want Siri to use.

6. Tap Done.

How to Get Siri to Call You By a Nickname

If you have a nickname set on your contact card, Siri will use that instead of your actual name. The nickname field isn’t always present by default, but it's easy to add.

Here’s how to get Siri to call you by a nickname:

1. Tap Contacts.

2. Tap your name/my card.

3. Tap Edit.

4. Scroll down, and tap Add Field.

   Is there already a blank nickname field on your card? Skip straight to step six instead of adding a new field.

5. Tap Nickname.

6. Tap the Nickname field.

7. Enter your nickname, and tap Done.

8. Siri will now call you by your nickname.

How to Fix It If Siri Pronounces Your Name Wrong

Siri is pretty good at figuring out how to pronounce names, but it isn’t perfect. If it’s close enough, you may be willing to let it slide. If it isn’t, then you can train the virtual assistant to pronounce it correctly by providing it with a sample of your pronunciation.

Here’s how to fix Siri’s pronunciation of your name:

1. Say, "Hey Siri, how do you pronounce my name," to hear how Siri says your name.

2. If Siri isn't pronouncing your name correctly, say, “Hey Siri, that isn’t how you pronounce my name.”

3. Say your first name as clearly as you can.

4. Listen to each pronunciation option, and select the best one.

5. Say your last name as clearly as you can.

6. Listen to each pronunciation option, and select the best one.

7. Siri will now use the new pronunciations.

Why Would You Change What Siri Calls You?

There are many reasons to change what Siri calls you. Maybe you don’t like using your given name in most circumstances, and you prefer a different name. Some people prefer to go by their middle name instead of their first name, and Siri defaults to the first name. Some people have long or complicated first names and prefer a shortened version or prefer to go by a nickname.

Of course, it can also be fun to have Siri call you something off the wall or humorous. Just keep in mind that the name Siri uses for you may appear in your email signatures, instant messaging, contact card, and elsewhere.

Regardless of the reason, you make the change by tweaking your contact card.