You can have a distinction between the name on your profile and your verified name on Upwork.
Your profile name should be what you use to identify yourself in everyday life. It doesn’t have to match your identity document—you can use the name you’re most comfortable with as long as it matches our name change guidelines
Your verified name is on the identity documents you give us and will be shown on your contracts and invoices only. It typically can’t be changed, but if the name on your legal documents isn’t accurate (for example, you changed your name due to marriage or don’t identify with the name and gender on your identity documents) you can contact us for help.
Upwork will make exceptions for transgender or non-binary individuals that have not been able to obtain a name change due to legal or other barriers. Documentation may be required. Please reach out to Support.