Facebook Messenger lets you assign NICKNAMES to friends - here's how

It’s one of the most popular messaging apps, where millions of people go to chat to friends and family.

But despite being wildly popular, Facebook Messenger has several hidden features you may not know about.

One of the most fun features is the ability to assign nicknames to your contacts.

Facebook explained: “James Foggin? The Fog Dog. Saskia? Sassy Pants. The list goes on.

“Sometimes the full Facebook name just doesn't suit the person, but Messenger has a solution.”

You can assign your friends nicknames on Facebook Messenger (Shivali Best)

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How to assign nicknames on Facebook Messenger

1. Open a conversation with the contact you’d like to assign a nickname to

2. Tap the information icon at the top right of the screen

3. Select nicknames

4. Tap on the contact’s name to type in a new nickname

However, before you start changing your contacts names, there’s an important caveat to keep in mind.

If you assign a nickname, the contact will be able to see this in the chat history - so don’t go offending anyone!