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Understanding the Sun Match Engine

The Hyphenated Name Category File (personFirstNameDash.dat)

The hyphenated name category file defines first names that include hyphens (such as Anne-Marie) to help the Sun Match Engine recognize and process these values as first names. The file also classifies each name into a gender category. This file is used to standardize all domains except Australia, which uses the personFirstNameDashAU.dat file located in the Australia folder, and France, which uses the personFirstNameDashFR.dat file located in the France folder.

The hyphenated name category files use the following syntax:

name gender-class

You can modify or add entries in this table as needed. Table 8 describes the columns in the personFirstNameDash.dat file.

Table 8 Hyphenated Name Category File

Column 

Description 

name 

A hyphenated first name.

gender-class 

An indicator of the gender with which the first name corresponds. The possible values are: 

  • N - The name is neutral, and can be applied to male or female first names.

  • F - The name is used for females.

  • M - The name is used for males.

Following is an excerpt from the personFirstNameDash.dat file.


ANNE-MARIE          F
JEAN-NOEL           M
JEAN-MARIE          M
JEAN-BAPTISTE       M
JEAN-PIERRE         M
JEAN-YVES           M