Why does my phone show numbers in messages but no names?

[iMore Question]

my phone shows numbers in messages but no names

its on the iphone 4s

 

[Ledsteplin]

Re: my phone shows numbers in messages but no names

Welcome to iMore! Have you created or imported contacts for your relatives and friends? They won't show as a name unless they are a contact in your contacts list. If you need further assistance, let me know.


Sent from my ancient but trustworthy iPhone 5.