But Facebook&#x27;s policy ignore the law in many countries.  In England I can use any name I choose so long as I don&#x27;t have the intent to deceive.<p>I am legally allowed to be Ann and Bob simultaneously.<p>(admittedly that&#x27;s a bit trickier when organisations &quot;copper-bottom&quot; regulations around identity, eg money laundering &quot;Know your customer&quot; regs.)