is legally a two-name first name. If the person prefers to be addressed using both first and middle names, but these are not the legal names, use the preferred first name field to enter this information. Do not include titles, prefixes or suffixes in either the first name or preferred first name fields. This information is stored in the prefix and suffix fields.
11. Preferred First Name:
- Optionally, enter a preferred first name (nickname) in the designated field following the same format guidelines.
12. Middle Name:
- The Middle Name field is optional. Enter the legal spelling and format or leave blank if not applicable.
13. Prefixes and Suffixes:
- Do not enter prefixes or suffixes in the name fields; use the respective fields provided for these details. Enter name suffixes given by the person. If no suffixes are provided, do not enter any. Enter the suffix code to be associated with the person's name using mixed case and standard capitalization rules. The suffix may be up to 20 characters in Banner and multiple suffixes may be entered. Separate multiple suffixes with blanks.
14. Name Type and Description:
- For the "current" name, no type designation is needed. Use specific name descriptions for non-current names, such as Alias Name, Birth Name, etc.
- ALIA
- Alias Name
- BRTH
- Birth Name
- EVNT
- Event Guest
- FORM
- Former Name
- GRAD
- Name at time of Graduation
- LEGL
- Legal / Official Name
- MAID
- Maiden Name
- PROF
- Professional/Stage Name
- SPSE
- Spouse (with no record) Name
Non-Person Name Standards
When entering non-person names into the Banner system, it's essential to adhere to specific guidelines to maintain consistency and accuracy. Here are the standards for entering non-person names:
1. Case Formatting:
- Enter all information in mixed case format. Include articles (a, an, the) if they are part of the full legal name.
2. Example:
- For example:
- The Boeing Company
- Kansas Independent College Fund
- New York State Department of Education
- United States Postal Service