Our answer would be yes, since using a fake name may create an impression of attempted catfishing or impersonation. It starts the match off on the wrong foot. So make sure to use your real name on Tinder, or at least your nickname. A match will become suspicious if they find out youre using a fake name on the app.

Do people lie about their name on tinder?

Anyone who uses an online dating site — Tinder, Bumble and the rest — quickly learns that people dont always look like their photos, they sometimes add an inch or two to their height and maybe they fudge their weight. One study found that 80 percent of people lie in their profiles.