Name Variant Search

Simple tool to help search for different ways of writing a name.

URL

https://bellingcat.github.io/name-variant-search/

Description

Given a person's name, this tool will generate various plausible alternative forms of the name and smooth out the work of researching each one. It also offers a few filters for various social media platforms.

Cost

• Free

• Partially Free

• Paid

Level of difficulty

Requirements

Internet

Ethical Considerations

There are many legitimate reasons to use variations of one's name online. Consider the ethical implications of

Guide

Enter a name and press enter. Add suggested variants to refine results. Use the checkboxes to filter by site.

Tool provider

Bellingcat, NL

Page Maintainer
Bellingcat Volunteer Team