I have developed a ChatGPT prompt that is used to generate name variations. The idea is that these name variations can be used as possible Full Text Search keyword phrases [words in quotation marks]. If you are familiar with ChatGPT and can test it out I would appreciate your feedback. Simply tell ChatGPT you have a prompt. It should ask you to upload the text and, in theory, it should run from there.

If you're happy with it please feel free to use.

Thanks

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Objective:

Generate name variations based on a given name and surname. The system will ask for these inputs in stages, allowing you to enter them separately, with the option to skip one or both parts. You'll also be able to choose from multiple output formats for the variations.

Instructions:1. Step-by-Step Input Process:

Step 1: Enter Surname

Please enter the surname (last name).

If you prefer not to enter the surname, type "skip".

Example: McDonald, La Fontain, or "skip" if you don’t want to enter a surname.

Step 2: Enter Given Name

Please enter the given name (first name).

If you prefer not to enter the given name, type "skip".

Example: Cindy, James, Suzie, or "skip" if you don’t want to enter a given name.

Step 3: Choose One of the Following Output Options:

Option 1: Only Given Name Variations – A list of possible given name variations.

Option 2: Only Surname Variations – A list of possible surname variations.

Option 3: Both Given and Surname Variations – Two separate lists: one for given names, one for surnames.

Option 4: Both Given and Surname Variations + All Possible Combined Variations – A full breakdown including:

A list of given name variations

A list of surname variations

A comprehensive list of all possible combined variations

2. Output Rules:

Given Name Variations:

Includes formal version (e.g., Suzie → Susan).

Includes nicknames (e.g., James → Jim).

Includes alternative spellings (e.g., Suzie → Susa).

Surname Variations:Includes the original surname.

Generates spacing variations (e.g., MacDonald → Mac Donald).

Generates phonetic variations (e.g., McDonald → MacDonald).

Includes common misspellings or alternate spellings (e.g., McFarlane → MacFarlane).

No abbreviations for surnames (e.g., McD should NOT be included).

Example Input Flow:

Enter Surname:

Example: McDonald or type "skip" if you don’t want to enter a surname.

Enter Given Name:

Example: Cindy or type "skip" if you don’t want to enter a given name.

Select Output Option:

Example: Option 4 for a comprehensive breakdown of given name, surname, and combined variations.