If there was a specific name search option (something like $$"W.F. Smith") then perhaps rules for the initials could be practical? I would suggest any words starting with the correct initials (or the initials themselves) providing they directly proceed or follow the name in correct order. Also the initials stuck together - specifically WF in this case.
As examples of identified name:
WF Smith.
W F Smith
William F. Smith
Smith, William Fred
I will follow smith (there are still going to be false positives)
As examples of name not identified:
WFR Smith (this may, or may not prove a false negative)
William Smith (this may, or may not prove a false negative)
Fred W. Smith
I will follow the smith
This post has been edited by Blame: 05 December 2018 - 09:27 AM