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About this free character name variant detector
AI drafts often introduce name variants — Jon in chapter one, John in chapter ten. This character name variant detector groups similar capitalized names with occurrence counts so you can fix typos or confirm intentional name differences.
How to use the Character Name Variant Detector
- Paste your full manuscript or chapters.
- Click Analyze to extract capitalized names.
- Review grouped similar name pairs.
- Search your draft to confirm typos vs different characters.
- Standardize spelling in your master character list.
Frequently asked questions
How does it detect similar names?
It compares capitalized name tokens for edit-distance similarity and groups likely variants.
Will it flag different characters with similar names?
Sometimes. Use counts and context — twins named Jon and John may be intentional.
Does it catch lowercase typos?
It focuses on capitalized proper names. Use manuscript diff for broader typo checks.
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