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Is there any reason why you need to specifically know the first and last name, or the family and given name? I think there is a lot of inertia in the idea that
by efitz 3y ago
Is there any reason why you need to specifically know the first and last name, or the family and given name? I think there is a lot of inertia in the idea that you must have two name fields, but why?
Why not just have one name field, and let people type what they want in it?
Or better yet, have one field for “what should I print as the name when I send you a package or letter”, and “what would you like me to call you?” (e.g. preferred name)
- Ekaros 3y agoAlso even in west the first name + last name doesn't capture the whole effect. For example my credit card has last name, first name and middle name. And should probably be passed as such. In some addressing you want all three. But for most communication and even mailing things only first + last is enough or if more formal last + first. In the end it is huge mess with no clearly applicable rules.