What name is this?

mikedisd2

I was applying for a job and in the vacancy ad it had the recuiter's name 'Bansrii'. Usually in my cover letter, if I don't know the name I put 'Sir or Madam'. If they do mention the recruiter's name, I put Mr or Ms.

I'm annoyed to be held up by this: Is Bansrii a male or female name? And how would I title the cover letter?

RobertKaucher

Looks like a female first name based on the hits for web cams... But I am not certain, could be wrong.

gateway

Dear Sir/Madam I would use in this case as you suggest, there isn't a lot else you could put really

EDIT:- I have just done a google images search for Bansrii and the pics were all of women.

TheShadow

Spelled with only one "i" the baby name site says female Bansri | Baby Names, Name Meaning, Popularity | BabyCenter

Spelled with "ii" google seems somewhat unsure however, images seem to still indicate female even though they mix the two spellings.

tiersten

What gateway said IMO. Better to admit that you don't know than to put the wrong one.

Plantwiz

Call up the company, just ask whomever answers the phone.

It is a pet peeve to me to have a letter addressed as Sir/Madame or even just Sir, when that would be incorrect


Do your research. You might even ask for the individual or simply call up the company and ask for the correct 'pronunciation" and gender since you are unfamiliar with the name.

It does sound like a feminine name, but I've seen too many names for guys and girls spelled opposite of the traditional gender spellings to assume any longer.

Personally, I'd find it smart if you'd called up to ask first. I worked with a guy one time who could not stand it when people messed up his last name, so if you want the job, generally, most folks are not offended if you ask...they know if their name is unusual, plus, you now have a discussion point and it shows you are curious!

mikedisd2

Plantwiz wrote: »

Personally, I'd find it smart if you'd called up to ask first. I worked with a guy one time who could not stand it when people messed up his last name, so if you want the job, generally, most folks are not offended if you ask...they know if their name is unusual, plus, you now have a discussion point and it shows you are curious!

Now that it's a new day, I guess I can call up to find out. I was set to hit the 'Send' button last night and was a bit irked to be stumped on something like the recruiter's gender.

Thanks for all the responses. I was leaning towards female but couldn't find anything conclusive in Google. Just wondering if anyone knew for sure.

EDIT: Got it sorted and her last name as well.

FYI: Female.

Plantwiz

mikedisd2 wrote: »

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EDIT: Got it sorted and her last name as well.

FYI: Female.

GOOD ONE!


I didn't realize you didn't have the FULL NAME!! Brilliant reason to call!

Good work