IndividualName - Properties and Relationships

Properties

Name Type Cardinality
abbreviation InternationalString 0..1
context ExternalControlledVocabularyEntry 0..1
effectiveDates DateRange 0..1
firstGiven String 0..1
fullName InternationalString 0..1
isFormal Boolean 0..1
isPreferred Boolean 0..1
lastFamily String 0..1
middle String 0..n
prefix String 0..1
sex SexSpecificationType 0..1
suffix String 0..1
typeOfIndividualName ExternalControlledVocabularyEntry 0..1

abbreviation

An abbreviation or acronym for the name. This may be expressed in multiple languages. It is assumed that if only a single language is provided that it may be used in any of the other languages within which the name itself is expressed.

context

A name may be specific to a particular context, i.e. common usage, business, social, etc.. Identify the context related to the specified name. Supports the use of an external controlled vocabulary.

effectiveDates

Clarifies when the name information is accurate.

firstGiven

First (given) name of the individual

fullName

This provides a means of providing a full name as a single object for display or print such as identification badges etc. For example a person with the name of William Grace for official use may prefer a display name of Bill Grace on a name tag or other informal publication.

isFormal

The legal or formal name of the individual should have the isFormal attribute set to true. To avoid confusion only one individual name should have the isFormal attribute set to true. Use the TypeOfIndividualName to further differentiate the type and applied usage when multiple names are provided.

isPreferred

If more than one name for the object is provided, use the isPreferred attribute to indicate which is the preferred name content. All other names should be set to isPreferred=”false”.

lastFamily

Last (family) name /surname of the individual

middle

Middle name or initial of the individual

prefix

Title that precedes the name of the individual, such as Ms., or Dr.

sex

Sex allows for the specification of male, female or neutral. The purpose of providing this information is to assist others in the appropriate use of pronouns when addressing the individual. Note that many countries/languages may offer a neutral pronoun form.

suffix

Title that follows the name of the individual, such as Esq.

typeOfIndividualName

The type of individual name provided. the use of a controlled vocabulary is strongly recommended. At minimum his should include, e.g. PreviousFormalName, Nickname (or CommonName), Other.