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If you have multiple contacts with the same name, it can be difficult for Siri to correctly identify the person you want to contact. But did you know that you can create nicknames for Siri to help her understand who you mean?
It’s easy to add nicknames to contacts on your iPhone! Here’s how:
Method 1: Using Siri to Add a Nickname
- Make sure Siri is enabled by going to Settings > General > Siri. If this option is turned on, press and hold the Home button to launch Siri.
- Assign a nickname to a contact by saying, for example, “David is my boss.”
- If Siri is unable to find the contact in a relationship, it will ask if you want to assign a new nickname. In this case, you can say something like, “David’s work is my manager.”
- Once you’ve assigned a nickname, you can simply say “Call my boss” and Siri will know who you mean.
Method 2: Adding a Nickname in the Contacts App
- Open the Contacts app on your iPhone and select the contact you want to add a nickname for.
- Scroll down and tap “add related name.”
- Select “nickname.”
- Enter the nickname and choose the contact’s relationship to you.
Now that you’ve added a nickname to your contact, you can try saying “Call my boss” or “Text my mom” and Siri will know exactly who you mean!
How to Keep Your Nicknames Private
If you want to give someone a funny nickname but don’t want it to show up in their contact details, you can add the nickname as a phonetic first or last name. This way, Siri will still recognize the nickname, but it won’t be visible to anyone else.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add nicknames to Siri on an Android phone?
No, adding nicknames to Siri is a feature exclusive to iOS devices.
Do I need an iPhone 4s or newer to use Siri?
Yes, Siri is only available on iPhone 4s or newer models.