| Mandatory | Repeatable | Data Type | Authority | Public Element |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Yes | Variable Character Length (700) | None | Yes |
| Definition: | Additional or variant names commonly used for the person, including nicknames, pen names, or transliterations. |
| Purpose: | Allows users to search for people by any known name. Ensures that users are able to identify and retrieve records about a particular person consistently, regardless of the use of common variants in the search. |
| Relationship: | This element is dependent on Name. To have Variant Person Name, Name must be created. |
| Guidance: |
Enter any additional or variant name for the individual. Use initial capital letters. Enter the name in inverted order: last name, first name, middle name or initial. Separate the last name and first name with a comma. Do not end a name with a period, unless it ends with an initial. Do not enter Variant Person Name unless Name has been given. Give explanations of variant names in Biographical Note. |
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