Name display settings let you choose how children’s names appear in the Room Overview. Whether you prefer to work with first names, last names, or full names, you can set Famly to match how you recognise children throughout the day.
Customizable name display settings are useful as different teams work in different ways. For example:
Administration staff may prefer last names for registration and record-keeping
Practitioners in rooms often work best with first names during daily routines
This setting helps reduce confusion and makes Room Overview easier to scan at a glance.
Finding Your Name Display Settings
You can update your name display preference at any time.
To change how names are shown:
Click your profile icon in the top-right corner
Go to My account
From here, click on the Preferences tab on the left
In the How names are shown dropdown, choose your preferred name format
Click Save to confirm your choice
Name Display Options
You can choose from three formats:
Name display option | Example | Best used for |
First name and last initial | Emma M | Practitioners using first names day to day |
First initial and last name | E Mueller | Admin teams organising by surname |
Full name | Emma Mueller | When full identification is needed |
💡 You can switch between formats at any time by returning to My account → Preferences
Where do Name Display Settings Take Effect?
Your name display preference currently affects:
The Room Overview: where clicking into each room shows the list of children
📣 As more personalisation options are added across Famly, this preference may be supported on additional pages too. Let us know where else you’d like this setting to affect!
Important Details About Name Display Settings
Name display settings are personal to your account
This is a personal preference set by each staff member. Your selection:
Only affects how names appear for you
Does not change how names appear for other staff
💡 You do not need admin permissions to change this setting
Name display settings are saved per browser
Your preference is saved per browser. If you use Famly on multiple devices or browsers, you may need to set it more than once.
For example:
Chrome on your work laptop
Safari on a tablet
‼️ If you clear your browser data or use private browsing, you may need to set your preference again.
Who Can Access Name Display Settings?
Staff: All staff users can set their name display preference
Not parents: This setting is not available to parents, as Room Overview is staff-only
Common Questions About Name Display Settings
Can I set this for my whole team?
Not currently. Each staff member controls their own name display preference. If you need organisation-wide standardisation, contact your Famly point of contact.
Why doesn’t this apply to other pages yet?
Room Overview is one of the most frequently used areas, so we started there. This setting may expand to other pages as personalisation options grow.
What’s the default format?
First name and last initial.
Do I need special permissions?
No. All staff can change this setting through Settings → Preferences.
What if I use multiple browsers?
You’ll need to set your preference in each browser you use, as the setting is stored per browser.
Need Help?
If you’re having trouble finding or changing your name display setting, contact your center admin or reach out to Famly Support through the Help menu.