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For the primary name (name at birth), enter first and all middle name(s). Don't include nicknames (which are entered as alternate names).
- When a full name is known, enter it in full. Don't use an abbreviation (e.g., Wm) even if the source does.
- Initials are acceptable if the full name is unknown or when recognized as part of the legal name. Enter them without periods. Separate multiple initials with single spaces (e.g., R J).
Use mixed case. Never use all capital letters.
Characters with accents and diacritics may be used (e.g., Bjørn, Françoise).
Punctuation may be used only if it is part of the legal name (e.g., Jean-Baptiste).
If the given name is unknown or an infant died without being named, leave the given name blank.
Don't include titles, surnames, numbers, or placeholder words in the given name field.
Don't use quotation marks, slashes, parentheses, or brackets ("",//,(),[],<>) to denote a nickname, alias, or unknown or uncertain name.
Don't use parentheses or brackets to indicate alternate spellings, e.g., Garret(t).
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