Method and contact list server for modifying the entry names in a contact list

A method and contact list server is provided for modifying an entry name in a contact list of a subscriber unit located at and managed by a remote server. The method includes receiving a request from a subscriber unit to modify an entry name in a contact list, which is used to identify and select a contact list entry. The request includes an old entry name and a new entry name. The method further includes verifying the uniqueness of the requested new entry name, relative to the contact list, disassociating the contact information from the old entry name, and associating the contact information with the new entry name. Where in at least one embodiment, disassociating the contact information from the old entry name and associating the contact information with the new entry name includes modifying a data field, which has the contact name used to identify and select the contact list entry corresponding to the contact information.