It’s important to use your common name so that the people you want to connect with can find you. Your common name is the name your friends, family or co-workers usually call you. For example, if your legal name is Charles Jones Jr. but you normally use Chuck Jones or Junior Jones, any of these would be acceptable.
If you are unable to complete the Google+ sign-up flow, or your profile was suspended for a name-related issue, review our guidelines below.