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Behind the Name API

Behind the Name is a database of first names with etymological, geographic, and historical data. The Behind the Name API provides free developer access three GET calls. Users can access a name’s gender and usage, generate a random name, or receive name synonyms. Responses are XML formatted.

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Behind the Name: Highlights

Summary: First name etymology and history database

Category: Tools

Tags: tools names reference

Protocols: HTTP

Data Formats: XML

API home: http://www.behindthename.com/api/

Behind the Name: Specifications

Functionality

Client Install Required

Service Endpoint: http://www.behindthename.com/api/

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Signup Requirements

Developer Key Required: Yes

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Provider: www.behindthename.com/

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Usage Limits: 1 per second, 1000 per hour, 5000 per day, 200000 per year

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Authentication Model: API Key

SSL Support: No

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