The phrase "authentic name" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a name that is genuine or true, often in contexts involving identity or verification.
Example: "To access the secure area, please provide your authentic name as it appears on your identification."
Alternatives: "real name" or "genuine name".
"The spirit of our policy is that everyone on Facebook uses the authentic name they use in real life.
Changing your name if, for example, you change your gender presentation makes sense – a new, more authentic name to match the new, more authentic you.
Cox also emphasized that "the spirit of our policy is that everyone on Facebook uses the authentic name they use in real life" — in Sister Roma's case, he said, that name was Sister Roma.
A Facebook spokesperson had said: "Over the last several months, we've made some significant improvements in the implementation of this standard, including enhancing the overall experience and expanding the options available for verifying an authentic name.
The company now calls for people to "use the authentic name they use in real life" on their Facebook profiles.
However, it now says that "the spirit of our policy is that everyone on Facebook uses the authentic name they use in real life".
Facebook asks users to use their "authentic" names; Tumblr doesn't allow "promotion or glorification of self-harm"; Instagram bans some kinds of nudity.
"Having people use their authentic names makes them more accountable, and also helps us root out accounts created for malicious purposes, like harassment, fraud, impersonation and hate speech.
The new rules still officially require the use of "authentic names" on the site, something which has previously resulted in criticism from varied groups including the drag community, Native Americans, and trans people.
"We are committed to ensuring that all members of the Facebook community can use the authentic names they use in real life," a Facebook representative said in an emailed statement.
He maintained, however, that a policy of requiring authentic names was still, on balance, a good idea.
