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The cleanest way to get separate firstname and lastname into the database seems to be to

1. split the input from Buddypress’ fullname field using xprofile_sync_wp_profile()

2. make a two or more part name in fullname required

How would I do that? Can someone please help, because this would solve a major structural problem in Buddypress imho.

I need to come up with a solution, because integration with most mailing lists depends on having firstname and lastname stored somewhere.

Alternatively I have to use fullname for firstname and create a second custom xprofile field for lastname. That solution will problably cause lots of problems further down the line.