# Using the Token to Extract the First Name “short\_firstname” The “short\_firstname” token is ideal for situations where the Lead fills in the name field with their full name. Before, this caused issues when using first-name tokens, since the system would end up sending the full name. Now, in Sprinthub, you can solve this problem easily, ensuring that only the first name is sent in messages to your Leads. *** TOKEN ``` {contactfield=short_firstname} ``` {% embed url="" %} **CONCLUSION** By using the “short\_firstname” token in Sprinthub, you ensure more personalized and professional communication, avoiding errors and discomfort when sending messages to your Leads. This feature optimizes the use of tokens, offering practicality and precision when working with names, reinforcing the efficiency of your campaigns and engagement with the audience. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.sprinthub.com/en/strategies/tokens/using-the-token-to-extract-the-first-name-short_firstname.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.