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Entering nicknames in Full Name Review

PamAdams
PamAdams ✭
August 18, 2025 in Get Involved

In the Full Name Review how do we enter a nickname. For instance I'm looking at an obituary and it lists the name Wanda "Bonnie" West. Bonnie is obviously a nickname because of the quotes. There is not a field to add for "Nickname". Should I enter Bonnie in the given name area or ignore it or??? Thank you for your help.

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  • maryellenstevensbarnes1
    maryellenstevensbarnes1 ✭✭✭✭✭
    August 18, 2025

    I would use the Given Name box : Wanda or Bonnie

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  • barbaragailsmith1
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    August 18, 2025

    I agree with maryellenstevensbarnes1. That's how aliases have always been indexed.

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  • JohnBromby
    JohnBromby ✭✭
    August 18, 2025

    Hello when coming across this I use their names as registered in the birth certificate and variations, nicknames etc I insert under name variants « Also known as » making sure that all is fully explained under sources and or within the explanation box.

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  • barbaragailsmith1
    barbaragailsmith1 ✭✭✭✭✭
    August 18, 2025

    JohnBromby, it's the AI indexing review that we're talking about here.

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  • JohnBromby
    JohnBromby ✭✭
    August 19, 2025

    Ok sorry thank you

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