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Classify Names as Personal or Business — Instantly

The Name Classifier uses AI to determine whether each name in your CSV is a person (e.g., 'John Smith') or a business entity (e.g., 'Smith Holdings LLC'). This is the foundational step for segmenting, deduplicating, and routing records correctly.

What It Does

Name classification is the process of determining whether a name represents a natural person or a business entity. BackOffice Scripts' Name Classifier analyzes each name in a CSV file and returns a boolean is_personal_name field — true for individuals and false for business entities. This classification is critical for insurance underwriting, loan processing, mailing list segmentation, and regulatory compliance, where personal and business records require different treatment.

Input & Output

Required Input Columns

input_name
name

Output Columns Added

is_personal_name

How It Works

1

Upload a CSV file with a column named 'name' or 'input_name'.

2

The classifier sends each name to a GPT-4o-mini model trained to distinguish personal names from business entities.

3

Results are returned as a new 'is_personal_name' column — true for people, false for businesses.

4

Download the enriched CSV with your original data plus the classification column.

Who Uses This Script

Pricing

1 credit per record

Max 8,500 rows per batch. Free with your first 100 credits. View credit packs

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the classification?

The GPT-4o-mini model achieves 98%+ accuracy on standard name formats. Edge cases like DBAs or sole proprietorships using personal names may require manual review.

Can it handle non-English names?

Yes. The model handles names from most languages and cultural formats. Accuracy is highest for English, Spanish, Chinese, and Hindi name patterns.

Is this the same as entity type classification?

No. The Name Classifier gives a simple personal/business boolean. The Entity Type Classifier provides granular categories (Individual, Trust, LLC, Corp, etc.). Use the Name Classifier for quick segmentation and the Entity Type Classifier for detailed classification.

What's the cost?

1 credit per record. New accounts get 100 free credits. Additional credits start at $0.03/record with the Starter pack.

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