NetGender for .NET accepts free-form names and then automatically splits them into standard components: Prefix, First, Middle, Last and Suffix no matter what the original format. Next, using a 100,000 Name Dictionary in combination with an 8,000 word proprietary Company Dictionary, the gender is determined with unmatched accuracy. For special cases, such as an all-girl school, you can easily override the built-in system dictionaries.

NetGender can process all styles of names including inverse, natural order, hyphenated and multi-part last names. Multiple names in the same field and companies can be easily separated providing you with powerful formatting control.

As a bonus, when you combine NetGender with our NetAddress product, you can even tackle the impossible task of identifying data that has been entered free-form. The names, addresses and C/S/Z either “float” from field to field or you are just not sure what's in the field. First, examine the Address_Quality flag returned from NetAddress. If set to High or Medium, it's almost certainly an address. If set to Low, submit the string to NetGender for name verification. Using these techniques you’ll always be certain of the data you're working with.

NetGender for .NET starts by carefully identifying each individual name element based on the Name_Style you’ve selected.  Intuitive algorithms examine the results and a selection is made of the most complete and correct data. Next, the name elements are split into their standard components and the user-specified prefix/suffix abbreviations are applied. Using a 100,000-Name Dictionary in conjunction with the pre-programmed rules from the 8,000 word Company Dictionary the correct gender is determined with pinpoint accuracy. The Name_Quality flag is then set to indicate how complete and correct the name is. Finally, the standardized name components are returned to your application along with a complete and cleansed composite name.

Not all gender identification systems are created the same. Most use a simple table of about 8,000 to 18,000 first names. NetGender uses an extensive 100,000 Name Dictionary that was specifically created with a rich ethnic diversity. This unique and powerful strategy produces results unmatched by any other software.