Explore the complexities of handling personal names in software systems through this conference talk. Delve into the challenges of accommodating diverse naming conventions, character sets, and encodings. Learn about issues related to case sensitivity, searching, sorting, and localization when dealing with names. Discover best practices for designing user-friendly forms and databases that respect cultural differences in naming practices. Gain insights into common pitfalls and solutions for handling names in various programming contexts, including string manipulation, Unicode support, and regular expressions. Understand the importance of adopting a flexible and inclusive approach to name handling in software development to avoid invalidating or misrepresenting users' identities.