Name Question

The Name question type is designed specifically for collecting respondent names. It can be configured as a single field or split into first and last name components.

When to Use

Collecting respondent identification
Registration and signup forms
Personalizing follow-up communications
Tracking individual responses

Adding a Name Question

Click Add Question in the Survey Editor
Select Name from the question types
Enter your question text (e.g., “What is your name?”)
Configure the field options
Set whether the question is required

Configuration Options

Field Format

Choose how to collect the name:

Format	Fields Displayed
Full Name	Single text field
First & Last	Two separate fields
First, Middle & Last	Three separate fields
Title, First & Last	Includes title/prefix dropdown

Field Labels

Customize the placeholder text or labels for each field:

First Name
Last Name
Middle Name
Title/Prefix (Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., etc.)

Validation

Required - Make the question mandatory
Minimum length - Set minimum characters required
Maximum length - Limit the number of characters

Best Practices

Keep it simple - Only ask for first and last name unless you need more
Consider privacy - Explain why you need their name if it’s not obvious
Make it optional - Unless identification is essential, allow anonymous responses
Use placeholders - Show example text like “John” and “Smith” in the fields

Data Collection

Responses are stored with clear field separation:

Full name responses are stored as entered
Split fields are stored separately for easy sorting and personalization

Use Cases

Event Registration

Collect attendee names for badges and certificates.

Customer Feedback

Identify respondents for follow-up on their feedback.

Employee Surveys

Track responses by individual (when anonymity isn’t required).

Lead Generation

Capture prospect information for sales follow-up.

Privacy Considerations

Name collection may require GDPR consent in some regions
Consider whether you truly need names or if anonymous responses would work
Clearly state how name data will be used

Email - Collect email addresses
Phone - Collect phone numbers
Single Textbox - Generic text input

Tip: Combine Name with Email and Phone questions to create a complete contact information section.