Creator Names

See the Credits page for rules for entering the GCD Official Name.

For all other names entered for any creator, enter the name exactly as you have found it referenced.

• If the name is an abbreviation, enter it as found, including any punctuation used.
• If the name is a single name only, such as surname, enter it as found.
• For multi-part names, enter the last name (in English; some languages are reversed) as a "Family Name". Enter the remainder of the name (one or more parts) as the "Given Name" as this tag is intended for "...any other legal names other than family name." See examples below.
• Even if the name is an obvious pen name, alias, studio name, or house name, enter it as found. Studios are intended as creator records, as are individuals, collaborations, shops, or any other documented creator name.
• Do not use square brackets "[ ]" or any other punctuation that is not found with the name.
• Do not add any notes to the name in parentheses.
• Do not add any "?" to the name.
• Do not enter more than one creator name at a time.

CORRECT Examples:

• Richard Howell - Name Type = "GCD Official"
• H. T. Elmo - Name Type = "GCD Official"
• Crandall - Name Type = "Pen"
• The Famous Mysterious Actor - Name Type = "House"
• S. Powers Severin - Name Type = "GCD Official"
• S. Powers - Name Type = "Given (birth)"
• Severin - Name Type = "Family"

INCORRECT Examples:

• Sara Algase [as Veronica]
• Al McLean (signed)
• Otto Feuer ?
• Stephanie Maxwell; Ashley Buzzell

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