ODNB name role in name-groups
For ODNB, particular role values on nameGrp may be applicable. These should only be used if either the relevant typecode is applied or special instructions are provided at handover. Items marked as "legacy" values must not be applied unless specifically requested.
| role value | Notes |
|---|---|
| subject | Where the subject of the article (i.e. the name contained in the headword) is mentioned within the main text. |
| co-subject | Where the name of the co-subject of the article is referenced, apply the role. See Co-Subject Signpost Entries. |
| aristocratic | Where the name contains a full title - i.e. Duke of Edinburgh, this role must be applied. This item is specifically marked by tyepcode TITLE. See also Titles and academic qualifications in name groups." |
| alternative | Alternative names must be captured with this role. This item is specifically marked by tyepcode ALTNM. See also Alternative names and name variants." |
| variant | Variant names must be captured with this role. This item is specifically marked by tyepcode VARNM. See also Alternative names and name variants." |
| previous writer | Legacy value to denote a previous writer of the content. |
| previous reviser | Legacy value to denote a previous writer of the content. |
| orig_name | Legacy value to denote an alternative name. |
| non-British |
Legacy value to denote named people who were not British. |