18 — Person / organization name type
| Code | Description | History |
|---|---|---|
00
|
Unspecified
modified
Usually the name as it is presented on the book |
+0 · ✎54 |
01
|
Pseudonym
modified
‘Pen name’, usually adopted for anonymity, semi-anonymity or for ‘branding’ purposes. May be used to give a well-known pseudonym, where another name is a ‘real’ name |
+0 · ✎73 |
02
|
Authority-controlled name | +0 |
03
|
Earlier name
Use only within <AlternativeName> |
+11 |
04
|
‘Real’ name
modified
May be used to identify a ‘real’ name, where another name is a pseudonym, professional name or is unnamed |
+12 · ✎73 |
05
|
Transliterated / translated form of primary name
modified
Use only within <AlternativeName>, when the primary name type is unspecified, for names in a different script or language |
+16 · ✎54 |
06
|
Later name
Use only within <AlternativeName> |
+33 |
07
|
Fictional character name
modified
Use only within <NameAsSubject> to indicate the subject is fictional, or in <AlternativeName> alongside <UnnamedPersons> to indicate a human-like name for a synthetic voice or AI. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later |
+49 · ✎64 |
08
|
Acronym / initialism
Use only within <AlternativeName> with a corporate name to indicate the name is an acronym, initialism or short abbreviation for the full name. Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later |
+68 |
09
|
Professional name
Name other than a ‘pen name’ adopted for professional purposes (eg a ‘stage name’). Only for use in ONIX 3.0 or later |
+73 |