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# ABRecordCopyCompositeName(_:)

Returns an appropriate, human-friendly name for the record.

```
func ABRecordCopyCompositeName(_ record: ABRecord!) -> Unmanaged<CFString>!
```

## Parameters

`record`

The record whose name is being returned.

## Return Value

- For person records: The concatenated value of these properties: Prefix, Suffix, Organization, First name, and Last name.

## Discussion

- For group records: The value of the group name property ([`kABGroupNameProperty`](/documentation/AddressBook/kABGroupNameProperty)).

## Discussion

The behavior of this function is not defined for source records.

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