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Function Updated 23 Oct 2026

isName(value)

Checks that the text contains a space, as a simple test for "first name and last name". "Richard Dawson" gives true and "Richard" gives false — but any text with a space, such as "Richard " or "1 2", also gives true. It does not check that the parts are letters.

See also isEmail isString assert Example: Create custom API functions

Parameters

valueobjectrequired

Value to validate.

Returns

true if the value is text containing at least one space, otherwise false.

Example

Normal JavaScript, running in the browser or on the Docly™ server.
write(docly.isName("Richard Dawson")); // Both first and last name specified

write("\n"); // New line
write(docly.isName("Richard")); // Only one name specified

write("\n"); // New line
write(docly.isName("")); // No name specified

write("\n"); // New line
write(docly.isName(null)); // No name specified