Suggestion 737 Unique name in Preferred Name
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Surnames/tags: data_doctors db_error_737
[send private message], Janet Wild [send private message], and Data Doctors Project WikiTree [send private message]Description of Warning - 737: Unique name in Preferred Name
The preferred name of this profile is unique on WikiTree which could be a misspelled name.
Content of info column: Preferred Name.
Possible Causes
The unique spelling of the Preferred Name may indicate a typo.
Action Steps
Check if Preferred Name is correct. If wrong correct it and add sources as evidences for the spelling of the name if needed. Otherwise set suggestion status as False suggestion.
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Technical Stuff
Each word in Preferred Name is checked against all words in any name field on any profile on wikitree. If there is no other occurrence then it is reported as a suggestion.
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You can see the weekly prepared list of the latest suggestions prepared on January 12th 2025. You can also get the online report on WikiTree+.
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Thank you for your message. WikiTree marks unusual names as a way to highlight them as needing further evidence. As you have personal knowledge of some folk you can mark these as False suggestions with a comment about your knowledge of the person or if possible add a record to their profile as evidence of the name.
Hope this helps
Janet - Coordinator Data Doctor Project