You can set Cisco Unity Connection to recognize you by one or more alternate names that you specify. Alternate names are different from the version of your name listed in the directory.
Connection recognizes common nicknames, such as Bill for William and Cathy for Catherine. However, consider adding alternate names for yourself in the following situations, to help callers reach you successfully when they use voice recognition:
You are known by an uncommon nickname. (For example, your name is William but you use the nickname Buddy.)
You are known by additional names. (For example, a middle name or a maiden name.)
Your name is not pronounced the way it would be read. (For example, your name is Janet and is pronounced "Jah-nay." You would add the pronunciation spelling “Jahnay” as an alternate name.