When writing a memoir?

Question: When writing a memoir!?

Can you put the actual first name of people who were in your life!? Or do you have to change their name completely!?Www@QuestionHome@Com

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No,You cannot put the actual first name of the people that were in your life!. You would need their permission before doing so!. Or if it is impossible to reach them, use a name that is close to their name with the same letters!. I know that if someone I know is writing a memoir, i wouldn't want that person to use my name in their book, because 1) the description might be use accurate and someone else you know might recognize you, 2) the information about you might be impolite and 3) that person might just dont want anything to do with youWww@QuestionHome@Com

i would change it!.!. to be safe!.!.!. or just put the first nameWww@QuestionHome@Com

Say something like!.!.!. "Let's call her (Sandy)"Www@QuestionHome@Com

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