# Name Origin Predictor

> Use this tool when you need to determine the geographical origin of names, solving problems in demographic analysis, character development, or cultural research. It takes individual or batch name inputs and returns country predictions with probability scores, providing valuable insights into name origins. Ideal for applications requiring accurate and efficient name origin prediction, it integrates seamlessly with AI assistants through FastMCP with stdio transport.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/allglenn-name-origin-predictor  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/allglenn-name-origin-predictor

## Description

This MCP server predicts the origin of names using the Nationalize.io API, offering both single-name prediction and batch processing capabilities. It exposes two tools: 'predict_origin' for individual names and 'batch_predict' for multiple names, returning country predictions with probability scores. The implementation uses FastMCP with stdio transport for seamless integration with AI assistants, making it valuable for applications requiring demographic analysis, character development, or cultural research.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.99
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** search
- **Updated:** 2026-09-28

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/allglenn-name-origin-predictor)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/allglenn/mcp-name-origin-server>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "allglenn-name-origin-predictor"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/allglenn-name-origin-predictor` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/allglenn-name-origin-predictor/pull`

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