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Character Name Variant Detector

Find similar character names in your manuscript — John/Jon, Sara/Sarah — that may be AI typos or inconsistencies. Free fiction QA tool. Private browser scan.

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Paste your text above, then click Analyze — or use Try sample for a quick demo.

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About this tool

AI drafts often introduce name variants — Jon in chapter one, John in chapter ten — because models lack your series bible. This character name variant detector groups similar capitalized names with occurrence counts so you can fix typos or confirm intentional name differences. Paste your full manuscript from Story Studio or any export; grouping runs locally in your browser.

What you can do

  • Extracts capitalized name tokens from the full paste
  • Groups similar names by edit-distance similarity
  • Occurrence counts per variant for context decisions
  • Surfaces AI typos like Jon/John and Sara/Sarah pairs
  • Works best on complete manuscripts rather than single chapters
  • Complements proper noun list and series bible workflow
  • Private browser analysis — no name data uploaded

Continuity checks across long manuscripts

Series bibles, name-variant lists, and POV slip detectors address the main failure mode of AI long-form writing: drift. Names change spelling, timelines compress, and point of view wobbles. Log facts as you write and re-scan after every major revision pass.

Story bible guide · Character consistency workflow

How to use it

  1. Paste your full manuscript or multiple chapters into the analyzer.
  2. Click Analyze to extract and group capitalized names.
  3. Review grouped similar name pairs with occurrence counts.
  4. Search your draft to confirm typos versus different characters.
  5. Standardize spelling in your master character list or series bible.

Tips for fiction authors

  • Run this on your complete manuscript, not individual chapters. Name variants often appear when AI regenerates a chapter without full context.
  • Characters with similar names confuse readers even when spelled consistently. If your scanner groups them, consider renaming one.
  • Check for inconsistent capitalization: "the Dark Forest" vs "the dark forest." Proper nouns in your world need a style guide.
  • Export grouped names into your series bible so Story Studio context stays consistent across books.
  • Fantasy names with apostrophes (K'tan vs Ktan) often trigger variant groups — verify intentional spelling.

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Common 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.

Is my manuscript uploaded?

No. Name variant detection runs entirely in your browser on Entangled Text.

How does this pair with the proper noun list?

Proper noun list shows all names with counts. This tool groups similar spellings that may be the same character.

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