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Name type recognition - Recognize the type of a proper noun

Namsor provides a specialized proper name type recognition tool. It is trained to analyse proper names and infer if they are personal names (anthroponym), brand names, geographic names (toponym) or alias (pseudonym).

Estimate the name type based on a proper noun

Analyzes a proper noun to identify the most likely name type (anthroponym, brand name, toponym). Specify a local context to improve accuracy of name type estimation.

Local context improves accuracy.

Name type: proper noun + local context

Name type from a proper noun:

A proper noun (person, brand, etc.).

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Understanding the returned values

Use our name type recognition tool, available via API or an intuitive interface, to determine whether a given name is most likely a personal name, a company name, or another type of entity. Here's how it works:

  • Name type indicator

    Name type (anthroponym, brand name, pseudonym, toponym) Identifies the most probable name type linked to the provided proper noun.

  • Alternative name type indicator

    Alt. name type (anthroponym, brand name, pseudonym, toponym) Identifies the second most likely name type linked to the provided proper noun.

  • Writing system indicator

    Script (Latin, Cyrillic, etc.) Detects the script used, offering linguistic and cultural insights.

What is the type of a proper noun

A proper noun is the name of a particular person, place, or object that is spelled with a capital letter. A proper noun can be :

  • Anthroponym

    An anthroponym is a name of a person, especially a surname or a full name (first and last name).

  • Brand name

    A brand name is the name used to identify a specific company, organization, service or product.

  • Toponym

    A toponym is a proper name designating a place. It serves as a geographical and spatial landmark.

  • Pseudonym

    A pseudonym is a fictitious name or alias used by an individual to conceal their real identity.

Find the right tool to process names

Process names using our comprehensive API documentation, CSV and Excel tools, or developer resources. Choose the method that best fits your name analysis needs.

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CSV and Excel Tool

Upload your document using our CSV and Excel file processor and select your preferred classification type.

Download comprehensive name analysis results including gender, country of origin, ethnicity, diaspora and additional demographic insights.

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API Documentation

Integrate name processing capabilities into your systems using our fully documented API.

Access Namsor's name analysis features efficiently with integration examples for JavaScript, Python, Java, and Shell.

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Developer Tools

Access advanced name processing capabilities using our SDK and CLI options for Java, Python, GoLang, and JavaScript.

These tools integrate name analysis technology directly into your applications for comprehensive demographic insights.

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