Name Parser

Name Parser is a software solution provided by Ninble BV that offers name parsing, generation, and extraction functionalities. According to the vendor, this tool is designed to assist businesses and developers in parsing and extracting complete names from unstructured text or generating random names for various purposes. Name Parser is suitable for companies of all sizes, ranging from small startups to large enterprises. It is used by professionals in human resources, marketing and advertising, software development, data analysis, and publishing and content creation.

Key Features

Name Parsing: According to the vendor, Name Parser enables the extraction of individual components of a name, such as salutation, first name, middle name, and last name, from unstructured text. This feature can be utilized for data analysis, database management, or data integration purposes.

Name Generation: The vendor states that Name Parser can generate random names by combining a random first name and surname for any given country code. This functionality is particularly useful for software developers who need fictional names for testing or development purposes.

Name Extraction: Name Parser is said to have the capability to identify and extract complete names from unstructured text sources like articles, resumes, or customer feedback. The extracted names can be used for data analysis, sentiment analysis, or content analysis.

Validated Names: According to the vendor, Name Parser provides information on whether a first name, middle name, or surname exists in an official database. It indicates if the name is validated, gender-specific, or unisex. This feature aims to ensure accuracy and reliability when working with names.

Gender Identification: The vendor claims that Name Parser can determine the gender of a given name based on a database of official first names and their associated genders. By providing the country code, the accuracy of gender identification can be improved.

Unisex Names: Name Parser is said to be able to identify unisex names, which are given names that can be used by individuals regardless of their gender. This feature can be useful for creating gender-neutral experiences or analyzing gender trends.

Alternative Countries: According to the vendor, Name Parser provides alternative countries where a name may originate from. The alternative countries are ranked based on their likelihood, helping users identify the most probable country of origin for a name.

Email Information: Name Parser can also provide information about associated email addresses, including username, domain, email provider's name, and country code. The vendor suggests that this can be useful for generating fictional email addresses or analyzing email patterns.

Name Validation: Name Parser offers validation functionality to check if a name exists in an official database and if it is listed as famous, fictional, or humorous. The validation can be performed in both loose and strict modes, providing flexibility in determining the validity of a name.

Frequency and Rank: The vendor claims that Name Parser provides frequency and rank information for names, indicating how common or rare a name is within a specific country. This feature can assist in analyzing name popularity or selecting names based on their frequency.